Kenyans to Use New Smart Card to Pay for State Services and Get Cash

MasterCard has won a government contract to rollout smart cards for use to pay for State services and also to disburse funds to wananchi. MasterCard will work with Equity Bank, Commercial Bank of Africa, KCB Group and Diamond Trust Bank who will distribute the Huduma Card and ensure its uptake. The four lenders also bear the costs of the project. The card will also be available at all Huduma Centres countrywide.