| Product Code: ETC4383831 | 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 |
The M Commerce (Mobile Commerce) Market in Kenya is growing rapidly due to the widespread adoption of smartphones and mobile internet. This market includes mobile banking, shopping, and payment services. The convenience and accessibility of mobile transactions drive the market, alongside Kenya strong mobile money ecosystem exemplified by services like M-Pesa.
The mobile commerce (m-commerce) market in Kenya is driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones, mobile internet connectivity, and digital payment solutions. As more Kenya consumers access the internet through mobile devices, there is a growing trend towards shopping, banking, and transacting online. Mobile apps, mobile wallets, and mobile banking services facilitate convenient and secure transactions, driving the growth of m-commerce in Kenya. Moreover, the emergence of fintech startups, e-commerce platforms, and mobile money services further accelerates the adoption of m-commerce as a preferred channel for retail and financial transactions in Kenya.
The M Commerce Market in Kenya encounters challenges such as limited access to affordable and reliable internet services, especially in rural areas. The low level of digital literacy among certain population segments hampers the adoption of mobile commerce platforms. Security concerns and the risk of fraud also pose significant hurdles, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures. Additionally, there is a need for better integration of mobile payment systems with existing financial infrastructure to ensure seamless transactions.
The Kenya m-commerce market encounters challenges related to digital infrastructure gaps and low internet penetration rates in rural areas. Market players face difficulties in providing seamless mobile shopping experiences and building trust among consumers for mobile payment transactions. Additionally, addressing cybersecurity threats and facilitating financial inclusion pose hurdles for market expansion.
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 M Commerce Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Kenya M Commerce Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya M Commerce Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Transactions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Payment Modes, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Kenya M Commerce Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increased smartphone penetration in Kenya |
4.2.2 Growing internet connectivity and mobile data usage |
4.2.3 Rising adoption of digital payment solutions in the country |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited access to affordable smartphones and internet services in certain regions |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding cybersecurity and data privacy in mobile transactions |
5 Kenya M Commerce Market Trends |
6 Kenya M Commerce Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya M Commerce Market, By Transactions |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Transactions, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Retailing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Ticketing/Booking, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By M Billing, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Other M Commerce Services, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Kenya M Commerce Market, By Payment Modes |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Near Field Communication (NFC), 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium SMS, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Wireless application protocol (WAP), 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Carrier Billing, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Kenya M Commerce Market, By Users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Smart device users, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenues & Volume, By Feature phone users, 2021-2031F |
7 Kenya M Commerce Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya M Commerce Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya M Commerce Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average transaction value per user |
8.2 Number of active mobile money users in Kenya |
8.3 Percentage of mobile transactions compared to overall retail transactions |
9 Kenya M Commerce Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Transactions, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Payment Modes, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Kenya M Commerce Market Opportunity Assessment, By Users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Kenya M Commerce Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya M Commerce Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Kenya M Commerce Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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