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Airtel Money Hits Record 11.1% Share as M-Pesa Slips
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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Airtel Money's share of mobile-money subscriptions in Kenya has surged to a record 11.1% as of June 2026, tripling from 3.1% four years earlier, while M-Pesa's share declined to 88.8%. Airtel's mobile-money growth outpaces its telecom SIM base, supported by rapid agent network expansion and a partnership with KCB, indicating a shifting mobile-money landscape in Kenya.
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Your fintech project in Kenya must now factor in Airtel Money's rapid mobile-wallet growth separate from telecom subscribers, with partnership-driven agent expansion opening new customer access routes. This shift means wallet growth no longer relies solely on SIM dominance, presenting fresh competitive threats and opportunities.
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