Mashujaa Day: Prime Minister Abiy hails Safaricom for expanding M-Pesa in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has praised Safaricom for connecting millions of Ethiopians through its telecommunications services, including M-Pesa, which enables users to send money and make payments. Speaking on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Eldoret during Mashujaa Day celebrations, Abiy acknowledged the role played by the telecommunications company in expanding connectivity and access to…

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