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The courtroom test for M-Pesa
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kenya's High Court has allowed a constitutional case against the Central Bank of Kenya, Safaricom, and M-Pesa to proceed, challenging the adequacy of fraud prevention and consumer protection in the mobile money system. This case could set precedent for regulatory standards and accountability in Kenya's digital payments sector.
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You face a shift in how Kenyan mobile money must handle fraud and consumer compensation as courts challenge regulators to tighten oversight. This opens a chance to push safer payments or a threat if you overlook compliance changes.
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