M-pesa makes it to the list of top 10 most influential finance projects

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“We are honoured to receive this accolade and global recognition which is a true testament to our impact on society. This recognition further underlines M-PESA’s commitment to our customers and its transformation to the country which has seen financial inclusion in Kenya grow by more than 50 per cent in the last 12 years to stand at more than 82 per cent today,” said Michael Joseph, CEO Safaricom. To meet the standards of recognition, the project list identified efforts that changed the world, shaped lives, and altered the DNA of the organisations and the companies that launched them. The list is part of PMI’s 50th-anniversary celebration that includes various activities to recognise the important role project management has played over the past five decades and celebrate where the profession is going.For More of This and Other Stories, Grab Your Copy of the Standard Newspaper.
M-PESA’s impact extends through its ecosystem of more than 1,100 suppliers, 400 active dealers and more than 167,000 agents who benefit directly from the service. It has also contributed up to Sh75 billion in revenue to Safaricom and has grown to serve more than 26 million active customers today.Do not miss out on the latest news. Join the Standard Digital Telegram channel HERE.