Customers acknowledge that their M-KOPA product enables them to support incomes, whether that is getting a new job, working longer hours, or supporting a business. By unlocking nearly $500 million in loans for customers, customers have gone on to generate more than $112 million in income for local economies and $478 million in savings for household budgets. Moreover, to further reach customers, M-KOPA supports more than 7,000 direct sales agents to earn stable incomes in the fast-growing tech sector.

While 75% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa remain unconnected to the internet – our innovative financing model unlocks access to mobile internet, with 50% of customers reporting first-time internet users. Now customers enjoy the benefits of being online and use technology confidently to improve their day-to-day lives.

Access to PAYG Solar has enabled millions of customers to cease emitting 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide and black carbon into the environment, while introducing more than 300,000 energy-efficient appliances into previously off-grid homes. Moreover, customers’ e-waste recycling has, in turn, given a second life to refurbished phones and solar systems through circular economy principles – inviting over 60,000 more onto the PAYG pathway.