Safaricom launches Fuliza Ya Pochi for Kenyan small traders, shares USSD code to access loan
Safaricom has introduced Fuliza Ya Pochi, a credit facility targeting small-scale traders in Kenya who use Pochi la Biashara to manage their businesses.
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Safaricom has introduced Fuliza Ya Pochi, a credit facility targeting small-scale traders in Kenya who use Pochi la Biashara to manage their businesses.
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