| Product Code: ETC4425951 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
Contactless payment technology is gaining traction in Kenya, driven by factors such as convenience, speed, and enhanced security. With the widespread acceptance of contactless cards, mobile wallets, and NFC-enabled devices, the contactless payment market is reshaping the retail, transportation, and hospitality sectors in the country.
The Kenya contactless payment market is witnessing growth due to the increasing adoption of digital payment methods and the rising demand for secure, convenient, and hygienic payment solutions. Contactless payment technologies, including near-field communication (NFC) and QR code payments, allow consumers to make transactions quickly and securely using their smartphones, cards, or wearables. With the government`s efforts to promote financial inclusion and the changing consumer preferences towards cashless transactions, the adoption of contactless payments is expected to increase, driving market expansion.
Infrastructure limitations, such as unreliable internet connectivity and limited access to point-of-sale terminals, pose challenges to Kenya contactless payment market. Additionally, consumer concerns about data security and adoption barriers for merchants impact market dynamics.
The Kenya government may implement policies to promote the adoption of contactless payment technology, including regulations for payment security, interoperability standards, and consumer protection measures for payment service providers and merchants. Additionally, there may be initiatives to invest in payment infrastructure, promote consumer awareness, and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to expand access to contactless payment solutions, improve payment convenience, and drive financial inclusion in Kenya.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Kenya Contactless Payment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya Contactless Payment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component , 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increased adoption of smartphones and mobile technology |
4.2.2 Growing awareness and acceptance of contactless payments among consumers |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting digital payments and financial inclusion |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited merchant acceptance and infrastructure for contactless payments |
4.3.2 Concerns around security and data privacy |
4.3.3 Low levels of financial literacy and access to banking services in certain regions |
5 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Trends |
6 Kenya Contactless Payment Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya Contactless Payment Market, By Component |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Component , 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardware, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Solutions, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market, By Vertical |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitality, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy and Utilities, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation and Logistics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By BFSI, 2021-2031F |
7 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of contactless payment transactions per month |
8.2 Rate of growth in the number of contactless payment users |
8.3 Adoption rate of contactless payment technology by merchants |
8.4 Average transaction value for contactless payments |
8.5 Percentage of total transactions in the country that are contactless |
9 Kenya Contactless Payment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component , 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Kenya Contactless Payment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Kenya Contactless Payment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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