M-Pesa Lite Officially Launches in Ethiopia, Expanding Cross-Network Mobile Money Access











Addis Ababa – May 19, 2025 — Ethiopia has reached a major milestone in digital finance with the official launch of M-Pesa Lite, a streamlined version of the popular mobile money platform designed to enhance accessibility and financial inclusion across the country.

The newly released M-Pesa for All app is now compatible with both Safaricom and Ethio Telecom SIM cards, marking a breakthrough in cross-network mobile money interoperability. This integration allows users from either network to make digital payments more seamlessly, securely, and affordably than ever before.

The rollout of M-Pesa Lite is part of a broader push toward digital inclusion and financial empowerment in Ethiopia, where access to traditional banking services remains limited for much of the population. The initiative aims to make mobile payments more user-friendly and to bridge the digital divide by enabling wider participation in the formal financial system.

Industry experts see the launch as a pivotal moment for Ethiopia’s fintech landscape, enabling flexible payment solutions and fostering greater economic participation through technology.

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