The M-PESA App Just Got a Font Makeover

Open the M-PESA app today and you’ll spot it almost instantly. The numbers, the menus, the whole interface just looks different. That’s because Safaricom has..
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The M-PESA app has quietly undergone a font change, sparking debate among users. The update, rolled out gradually over the past week by Safaricom, has users divided on whether the new look is an improvement or a downgrade.
- The new font is described as rounder and softer, making numbers like account balances more prominent.
- Safaricom has made no formal announcement regarding the change.
- The update is available on both Android and iOS devices.
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