The Birth of M-Pesa: The Vision Behind the Revolution
In 2007, Kenya experienced a financial revolution with the launch of M-Pesa, a groundbreaking mobile money platform that reshaped how millions managed their finances. Conceived by Nick Hughes, a Vodafone executive focused on social impact, M-Pesa emerged to address the stark lack of banking infrastructure in Kenya—especially in rural regions where traditional banks were scarce. The Birth…