Msomi Blog

Insights for school families

Tips, updates, and stories from the Msomi community across Kenya.

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School Finance

Why Kenyan schools are going cashless in 2026

From reduced theft to better financial transparency, the benefits of cashless payments in school environments are hard to ignore.

May 20, 20265 min read
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Parent Tips

How to set the right spending limits for your child

A practical guide to using Msomi's spending controls to teach financial responsibility while keeping your child funded.

May 14, 20264 min read
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Product Update

Msomi 2.4 — what's new for parents and merchants

Our latest release brings faster M-Pesa top-ups, improved transaction history filters, and a new merchant analytics dashboard.

May 8, 20263 min read
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Security

How Msomi keeps your child's wallet safe

A behind-the-scenes look at the security measures — encryption, fraud detection, and instant card freeze — that protect every Msomi account.

April 29, 20266 min read
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Community

50 schools and counting — Msomi's expansion story

We reflect on what we've learned partnering with schools from Nairobi to Mombasa, Kisumu, and beyond.

April 18, 20267 min read
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Research

Data from 12,000 student wallets: spending patterns in Kenyan schools

Anonymised insights from across our network reveal when and where students spend most — and what parents find most useful to track.

April 5, 20268 min read