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Banks discontinue charges to mobile money following public outcry

The suspension of bank-to-mobile money charges was first introduced in March 2020. [Courtesy]

Commercial banks in Kenya have discontinued transfer charges to mobile money in compliance with a January 12, 2023 court directive.

The Wednesday, January 18 withdrawal of the charges followed week-long public outcry after banks defied the order.

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