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Safaricom Marks 18 years of M-PESA with money market fund

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Chief Financial Services Officer (CFSO) Esther Waititu,former Central Bank Governor Dr. Njuguna Ndung'u,Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Dr.Peter Ndegwa and Michael Joseph Chairman Kenya Airways share a light moment during the M-PESA @18 campaign launch. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]

Telecommunication service provider Safaricom yesterday launched Ziidi, a wealth management product that is set to disrupt the country's retail investment sector.

Speaking yesterday during an occasion to celebrate 18 years of M-PESA, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the firm will continue investing in the platform to provide a one-stop-shop for subscribers' financial needs.

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