Kenya: Safaricom to Mask M-Pesa User Details in Data Privacy Push

Kenya: Safaricom to Mask M-Pesa User Details in Data Privacy Push

Nairobi -- Safaricom will begin masking customer details in M-PESA peer-to-peer transactions from March 24, 2026, in a shift aimed at strengthening data privacy on Kenya's leading mobile money platform.

How New M-PESA Feature Will Reduce Data Exposure in Money Transfers

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos How New M-PESA Feature Will Reduce Data Exposure in Money Transfers Safaricom has announced a new data minimization enhancement on M-PESA aimed at strengthening customer privacy in person-to-person (P2P) transactions. The update, unveiled during a briefing at the Michael Joseph Centre, will go live on March 24, 2026. The move is part of ongoing efforts to protect customer information while mai…