{
  "id": 10722108,
  "title": "Kwetu eSIM launches on Safaricom’s M-Pesa Super App",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/kwetu-esim-launches-on-safaricoms-m-pesa-super-app",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:15:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kwetu-esim-launches-on-safaricoms-m-pesa-super-app/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenyan travelers now have the option to purchase international mobile data packages through the Kwetu eSIM Mini App on Safaricom's M-Pesa Super App. This integration enables users to buy and activate eSIM data packages using their M-PESA balances, eliminating the need for international debit or credit cards. Kwetu eSIM provides coverage for over 200 destinations, allowing travelers to activate connectivity before departure and utilize mobile data upon arrival.\n\nKevin Mwando, General Manager at Kwetu eSIM, stated that travelers desire instant and reliable data without the hassle of physical SIM swaps or complex payment methods. By incorporating Kwetu eSIM into the M-Pesa Super App, the service aims to make global connectivity as seamless as transferring money back home. Users can retain their primary Safaricom numbers for calls and SMS while utilizing Kwetu eSIM for data through partner networks in various destinations. Options include local, regional, East African Community bundles, or global data plans based on the traveler's destination and travel duration.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 29 – Kenyan travellers can now buy international mobile data packages through the Kwetu eSIM Mini App on the Safaricom M-PESA Super App. The integration allows users…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}