| Product Code: ETC277370 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Kenya e-wallet market is witnessing rapid growth as consumers, businesses, and financial institutions embrace digital payment solutions for convenience, security, and financial inclusion. E-wallets, also known as mobile wallets or digital wallets, enable users to store funds, make payments, and perform financial transactions using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With Kenya mobile-first population, expanding digital infrastructure, and government initiatives to promote cashless payments, there is a growing adoption of e-wallets for peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, online shopping, and merchant transactions. Key players in the market are offering e-wallet platforms with features such as mobile banking, QR code payments, and contactless transactions to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers and businesses in Kenya digital economy.
Increasing smartphone penetration, rising preference for cashless transactions, and advancements in mobile payment technologies drive the e-wallet market in Kenya. E-wallets offer convenience, security, and accessibility for digital transactions, driving their adoption among consumers and businesses and fostering market growth in the fintech sector.
The E-wallet market encounters obstacles such as security, interoperability, and user adoption. While e-wallets offer convenience for digital payments, challenges such as security vulnerabilities and compatibility with different payment systems pose risks for users. Building trust through robust security measures and enhancing interoperability with existing payment systems are essential for driving user adoption and growth in the e-wallet market.
In response to the growing demand for digital payment solutions and financial inclusion, Kenya has introduced policies to promote the adoption of e-wallets as a convenient and secure means of electronic transactions. By fostering interoperability, ensuring consumer protection, and promoting regulatory reforms to support e-money issuers and payment service providers, the government aims to expand access to financial services, promote cashless transactions, and drive economic inclusion for underserved populations.
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 E-wallet Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Kenya E-wallet Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya E-wallet Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mode, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Kenya E-wallet Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing smartphone penetration in Kenya |
4.2.2 Growing internet and mobile data usage |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting digital payments |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited access to banking services in rural areas |
4.3.2 Low levels of financial literacy among the population |
4.3.3 Concerns about cybersecurity and data privacy |
5 Kenya E-wallet Market Trends |
6 Kenya E-wallet Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya E-wallet Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Restaurants, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Banking, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Kenya E-wallet Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Closed E Wallets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi Closed E Wallets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Open E Wallets, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Mode, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Kenya E-wallet Market, By Mode |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenues & Volume, By M Wallet, 2021-2031F |
7 Kenya E-wallet Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya E-wallet Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya E-wallet Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of active e-wallet users in Kenya |
8.2 Average transaction value through e-wallets |
8.3 Percentage of total retail transactions made through e-wallets |
9 Kenya E-wallet Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya E-wallet Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Kenya E-wallet Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mode, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Kenya E-wallet Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya E-wallet Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Kenya E-wallet Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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