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Safaricom announces 4 hour interruption of M-PESA services

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Safaricom announces 4 hour interruption of M-PESA services

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 18 – Mobile Service Provider Safaricom has announced a four-hour interruption of M-Pesa services to allow for planned system maintenance.

The firm, through a statement, said that the regular maintenance will take place beginning Tuesday midnight

It will affect all MPESA services including airtime purchases.

Safaricom said the timing of the maintenance activity has been planned to result in the least convenient of all customers.

The telco clarified that the enhancements and maintenance of the systems are aimed at boosting transformation as part of investments and innovations.