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Former Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge seated beside M-Pesa branding.
Business
Kenya

Should M-Pesa Pay Interest? Patrick Njoroge Pushes for Yield on Mobile Money Wallet Balances

Former Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge has submitted a regulatory proposal urging lawmakers to require mobile money operators such as M-Pesa and Airtel Money to pay interest on customer wallet balances. The argument is that stored value in a wallet works like a bank deposit and should earn a return for its owner. The public can submit feedback on the draft financial bill through early October 2026.

Tim Humphreys6 min read
Airtel Kenya executive portrait in front of Airtel branding. Credit: tecMAMBO.
Business
Kenya

New leaders at the NSE and Airtel Kenya

The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Airtel Kenya have new leaders, with Tom Mulwa named NSE chairman and Djibril Tobe taking over as Airtel Kenya managing director.

Tim Humphreys4 min read