After returning Ksh 250,000 that had been inadvertently sent to her M-Pesa account, a Nairobi woman has received accolades for her integrity.
According to Lyn Linet, a small business owner who runs a clothes company from home, the substantial amount showed up in her mobile money account as she was going about her regular business.
She quickly phoned Safaricom and agreed to have the transaction reversed after discovering the funds had been transmitted incorrectly.
“I was aware that the money wasn’t mine. Making sure it returned to its proper owner was only right, Linet told reporters.
Later, the sender gave her a Ksh 1,000 expression of appreciation for her integrity.
Kenyans are debating the incident on the internet. Some praised Linet for being honest, but others acknowledged that if they had been in her shoes, they might have kept the money.
Unintentional mobile money transfer incidents have increased in Kenya, especially as a result of the extensive use of apps like M-Pesa.
Users are still advised by Safaricom to verify recipient information prior to completing transactions. Particularly in these challenging economic times, Linet’s actions have rekindled conversations about personal integrity and financial ethics.
By tuko