DahabPlus Crowned Top Mobile Money App in East Africa

A digital financial services platform called DahabPlus has been awarded "Best Mobile Money App of the Year" at the East African Somali Awards ceremony in Nairobi.

DahabPlus received recognition for its innovations, dependability, and contribution to expanding financial access throughout the Horn of Africa and farther regions.

As part of the Dahabshiil Group, DahabPlus has played a crucial role in enabling smooth financial transactions for individuals sending money from abroad to East Africa.

Abdirashid Duale, the CEO of Dahabshiil, stated that this accolade underscores the increasing impact of their platform in providing digital financial solutions to underbanked communities.

This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to providing individuals and enterprises with user-friendly and effective financial solutions," stated Duale. "With the rapid digitization happening throughout the region, we are delighted to lead the way in fostering inclusive fintech advancements.

Operating across more than 165 countries, DahabPlus has emerged as a vital resource for countless individuals—especially those in underbanked and underserviced regions—to facilitate secure and efficient transactions such as sending, receiving, and managing funds.

Whether it’s through diaspora remittances or business transactions, the platform has enhanced digital connectivity within an swiftly changing economic environment.

For Dahabshiil, digital transformation continues to be a key strategic focus.

With the DahabPlus wallet, clients have access to mobile-enabled money transfers, utility bill payments, and purchases from merchants, facilitating the area's transition to a less cash-dependent financial system.

With the increasing use of smartphones throughout East Africa and the Horn region, DahabPlus is eager to broaden access to financial services and lessen reliance on physical currency.

Established over five decades ago, Dahabshiil Group stands as a prominent global money transfer and financial services company, based in the Horn of Africa, with business activities extending across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and various parts of Africa.

Dahabshiil has established itself as a crucial facilitator of economic growth within African diaspora communities.

Dahabshiil was initially founded by Mohamed Said Duale in the Somali city of Burao. Duale started out by bringing in items such as food, building supplies, and apparel from the Persian Gulf region.

With the escalation of civil strife, millions of Somalis were forced from their homes and searched for safety across the Horn of Africa and beyond.

Using scarce resources, Duale and his family founded the Dahabshiil remittance system, which allowed Somalis to send assistance to relatives regardless of where they were located.