Kenya| Uber and Safaricom have announced a groundbreaking partnership today, introducing a seamless payment option for riders across Kenya via M-PESA. This collaboration builds upon the successful integration with Uber Eats, which allowed consumers to utilize M-PESA for delivery payments and enabled delivery personnel to receive earnings through the same platform. This strategic alliance holds particular significance for drivers without bank accounts, a segment that constitutes around 20% of drivers on the Uber platform. Imran Manji, Head of East Africa at Uber, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, stating, “By incorporating M-PESA for trip payments, we are delighted to extend the convenience and simplicity of mobile money to our rider community. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom, articulated the broader impact of this partnership with Uber, stating, “This collaboration empowers us to provide an entirely digital solution to thousands of drivers, delivery personnel, and millions of customers, offering faster, secure, affordable, and convenient payments through M-PESA.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 06, 2023 22:16 UTC