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Safaricom opens up M-Pesa agents’ network to rival mobile cash firms

An M-Pesa outlet in Nairobi. Safaricom has allowed rival mobile money operators to engage its large network of M-Pesa agents. Photo/FILE

Safaricom has opened up its M-Pesa agents’ network to rivals as the telco announced its plan to allow a seamless mobile money transfer system with other operators.

The move is a big win for Airtel that has been pushing for integration of mobile money services at the distribution and technological level to encourage competition.

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