United Arab Emirates – Emirates has launched its first installment payment solution in Kenya through its long-standing partnership with Cellulant.
The feature, enabled by Cellulant’s payment gateway Tingg, allows customers who book on Emirates’ website to combine mobile money, mobile banking and local cards, or pay in up to five installments within 24 hours.
This solution addresses major challenges in Africa’s mobile-first economy. In Africa, transaction size and daily wallet limits often prevent large purchases such as international airfare.
Split payments allow customers to complete their reservations within the provider’s limits.
“With hundreds of millions of Africans relying on mobile money as their preferred payment method, it is essential that we extend this convenience to travel payments around the world,” said Michael Muriuki, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cellulant. “Through Tingg, Emirates customers will be able to seamlessly complete high-value transactions without transaction restrictions becoming a barrier to access.”
Christophe Leroux, Emirates Country Manager for Kenya, said: “Kenya is one of the most dynamic markets on our global network and we are always looking for ways to improve the customer experience at every touchpoint, including the booking process. The introduction of split payments through Tingg by Cellulant will give even more customers access to our world-class products and services, providing even more flexibility and convenience.”
The launch coincides with Emirates adding three daily flights between Dubai and Nairobi from 1 March 2026, increasing capacity amid strong demand and aligning with more flexible and locally relevant payment options and expanded connectivity.
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