Kenya’s mobile money transaction value rose to KSh 761.1bn in Aug 2026.

Higher is better. A higher figure is good because it shows more people and businesses using agent networks to move money in and out of wallets, which points to wider reach and activity. The latest figure for August 2026 is KSh 761.1bn, against KSh 688.4bn a year earlier, a rise of 10.6%. Since Sep 2024 the lowest month was February 2026 at KSh 633.4bn, so the latest reading sits at the top of its range, level with the window high of KSh 761.1bn.

Why it matters. For households, a larger flow through agents means cash is being converted to and from mobile wallets in greater volume, which is how many Kenyans receive wages, send remittances to relatives and pay for daily needs. Agents and the mobile operators earn commissions and fees on each transaction, so a rise of KSh 72.7bn on a year earlier means more income for those businesses. The state also gains, since higher transaction values widen the base for excise duty on mobile money fees.