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The firm noted that the platform had already received full approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia and the Information Network Security Agency, affirming compliance with all regulatory standards.
Most families have found themselves in situations where they do not know what steps to take in order to access money left in M-Pesa wallets of their kin after death.
Introduced in 2019, Fuliza allows M-Pesa customers to complete transactions even when their wallet balance is insufficient, as long as they stay within a credit limit set based on their transaction history. The service operates in partnership with NCBA and KCB Bank, who underwrite the loans, ensuring that users can cover shortfalls when sending money, withdrawing cash at M-Pesa agents, paying bills, or buying airtime.
Safaricom had earlier confirmed that all M-Pesa services, including airtime purchases, would be out of reach during that short period as it works on the platform.
In a notice released to customers on September 19, 2025, Safaricom said the system upgrade is scheduled for Monday, 22 September 2025, from 12:30 am to 3:30 am.
With the app downloaded 13.7 million times and 4.7 million active users, Safaricom says the integration is tailored to meet current digital demands.
The bedrock of this reliability, undeniably, is battery endurance.
Fuliza is a continuous overdraft facility for M-PESA customers who have insufficient funds to complete transactions.
