Safaricom has launched nesti, a new mini-app within the M-PESA application, designed to build a financial identity based on consistent rent payments.

• Paying rent through nesti helps build a RentScore, a financial identity for users who may lack traditional payslips.
• The service allows users to pay rent via M-PESA or bank transfer, with landlords receiving payments directly without needing to join the platform.
• After six consecutive months of verified rent payments made on time and in full, the RentScore becomes active, potentially unlocking access to loans and financial services.