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How to send, receive cash across world directly to M-Pesa

When you travel overseas, you will realise just how lucky Kenyans are. Your phone is your wallet – literally! With M-Pesa, you can pay for anything from a hospital bill, salaries, school fees, restaurant bill or contribute to a wedding fundraiser. How cool is that?

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