Safaricom headequaters in Nairobi. [Photo/SoftKenya]

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Telecommunication firm Safaricom has unveiled a smartphone application that includes updated M-Pesa mobile money features.

The updated application also inckudes data usage manager.

The new mySafaricom app will enable the telco’s customers to access additional functions that include M-Shwari and KCB M-Pesa. 

Additionally, the app have a feature that enables payments by scanning QR code as well as in-phone M-Pesa 1Tap capabilities.

“In 2016, we introduced the mySafaricom app as a modern and convenient way for smartphone users to interact with our services.

“This new update brings a range of refinements that will further increase the ease and convenience enjoyed by our customers whenever they interact with our different services,” said Joseph Ogutu, Safaricom director of strategy.

The bill manager enables customers to manage their bills in one place and provides a list of frequent lists paid and accessed by the customer.

Customers also receive bill reminders through the feature. The QR code increases the speed and accuracy when making payments on the service.