Safaricom M-PESA Timeline 2020 to 2026: Fuliza, GlobalPay, Fintech 2.0, Ziidi and Every Major Update
The complete Safaricom M-PESA timeline from 2020 to 2026 — every product launch, expansion, upgrade and strategic milestone, sourced and linked...
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Safaricom's M-PESA experienced significant evolution between 2020 and 2026, marked by major feature launches, expansions, and infrastructure overhauls aimed at solidifying its position as a lifestyle platform.
- Over 40 million customers served in Kenya by March 2026, with over 70 million across Africa.
- Key initiatives by Safaricom included the launch of the M-PESA Super App, the M-PESA Africa joint venture, and the integration of new services like stock trading via Ziidi Trader.
- Significant infrastructure upgrades under "Fintech 2.0" dramatically increased transaction capacity and introduced features like tap-to-pay and split bills, while a six-year privacy program culminated in phone number masking for P2P transactions.
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Safaricom M-PESA Timeline 2020 to 2026: Fuliza, GlobalPay, Fintech 2.0, Ziidi and Every Major Update - March 2026
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