Who owns AzamPesa?
AzamPesa is owned by Bakhresa (Tanzania).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bakhresa Group reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
- Category
- Internet & digital › Digital services › Payments
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About AzamPesa
AzamPesa is Bakhresa's mobile money wallet, which the company describes as the first and only independent Tanzanian mobile money operator — independent meaning it is not owned by a mobile network. It runs on USSD as well as iOS and Android apps, and handles transfers to other wallets and to bank accounts, cash-out through wholesalers and shops, utility bills and merchant payments.
Ownership timeline of AzamPesa
Where AzamPesa sits in Bakhresa
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of AzamPesa?
The parent company of AzamPesa is Bakhresa, a privately held company headquartered in Tanzania.
Is AzamPesa Tanzanian?
Yes. AzamPesa originated in Tanzania and its owner, Bakhresa, is also headquartered in Tanzania.
Is AzamPesa still owned by Bakhresa?
Yes. As of 20 September 2026, AzamPesa is still owned by Bakhresa. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Bakhresa Group — divisions, subsidiaries and brands — Bakhresa Group, Official document; retrieved 20 September 2026.
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