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Market entryKenya· 11 Jun 2026

Bumpa: Nigerian MSME commerce platform launched in Kenya with M-Pesa collection and storefronts, as its gateway to East Africa

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Bumpa is taking a Nigerian-built commerce app to Kenyan small businesses, with M-Pesa payments built in, as its first step into East Africa.

Source: The Star. This summary by EcoPulse Africa is based on that public report. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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