Emirates has launched a split-payment feature on its Kenyan website that will allow customers to combine multiple payment methods including mobile money, mobile banking, and local cards within a single transaction.
- •The system, powered by Cellulant’s Tingg platform, lets users make an initial payment and up to four additional instalments within 24 hours.
- •The feature targets Kenya’s mobile-first market, where mobile wallets like M-PESA and Airtel Money dominate but daily and per-transaction caps can restrict access to international airfare.
- •Mobile money has become a dominant form of payment across Africa, with over 1 billion registered mobile money wallets and more than 80 billion transactions totalling over US$1 trillion.
“By introducing split payments, through Tingg by Cellulant, we unlock greater flexibility and convenience, while enabling more customers to access our world-class product and services,” said Christophe Leloup, Emirates’ Country Manager for Kenya.
Across Africa, Emirates and Cellulant already support payment and financing options in over 14 markets including South Africa, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.
“Through Tingg, we are enabling Emirates customers to complete high-value transactions seamlessly, without transaction limits becoming a barrier to access,” said Michael Muriuki, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cellulant.
The rollout coincides with the airline’s addition of a third daily flight on the Dubai–Nairobi route starting 1st March 2026, reflecting sustained demand on the corridor.
