Safaricom Address Nationwide MPESA Delays

January 9, 2024 13

On January 9, Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, faced a wave of frustration from users as nationwide MPESA delays caused inconvenience and disruptions to daily activities.

Kenyans took to social media platforms, particularly X to express their grievances and seek explanations for the unexpected service interruptions.

Safaricom customers’ frustrations & complaints
Numerous users reported experiencing delays and difficulties with MPESA transactions.

Some encountered messages indicating that “Mpesa is currently undergoing maintenance,” while others received cryptic messages like “the parameters of data source are null null.”
These issues left users puzzled and concerned, especially given the critical role MPESA plays in facilitating cashless transactions, bill payments, and various financial activities.

Impact of MPESA delay on daily activities
As Kenya has been actively promoting cashless transactions, many individuals and businesses have adopted MPESA as a convenient and essential tool for financial interactions.
The sudden delays had a domino effect on users who rely on the service for business operations, bill settlements, and even daily commuting.

Some users voiced their frustration about being stranded as they use MPESA to pay for bus fare, emphasizing the significant impact on their ability to carry out routine tasks.

Frustrated users took to Twitter, tagging Safaricom in their posts to express their discontent and seek clarification on the ongoing issues.

The company explained that there was a technical issue affecting MPESA and assured users that the resolution was in progress.

Safaricom expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused and requested users’ patience as they worked to restore normalcy to the service.

“We are experiencing challenges on MPESA that we are working on. Once this is done, you will be updated. Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience,” Safaricom responded.

The nationwide MPESA delays serve as a reminder of the significant role mobile money platforms play in the lives of Kenyans.

As the country continues to embrace digital financial solutions, service providers like Safaricom must prioritise the robustness and resilience of their systems to prevent widespread disruptions.

Source: Pulse Live