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How cross-network money transfers will impact Safaricom, Airtel, Equitel

A client using a mobile money service M-Pesa. Safaricom and Airtel recently launched a pilot test of the cross-network service in preparation for a rollout to the public. PHOTO FILE | NATION

By  NJIRAINI MUCHIRA

Will M-Pesa maintain its position as the leading mobile cash transfer service in Kenya when the mobile money interoperability programme is rolled out?

Safaricom and Airtel recently launched a pilot test of the cross-network service in preparation for a rollout to the public.

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