Safaricom has revamped its 5G for Business in an effort to accord SMEs faster and more reliable internet connectivity to support their growing digital needs, including online transactions and remote operations.

This was announced during the ‘Grow with Safaricom Business’ Western Kenya edition, a platform that seeks to equip SMEs with information that will enable them scale their businesses through technology.

The revised prices for the 5G for Business and the new speeds announced during the Western Kenya edition, which is part of the Sambaza Furaha na Safaricom Caravan, are captured below:


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According to Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, the upgraded 5G for Business will deliver speeds that are five times higher and seeks to improve internet performance and customer experience especially for SMEs.

“The new 5G for Business will ensure that SMEs can access enterprise-grade internet performance without stretching their budgets,” said Ndegwa.

He added: “This will empower them to enhance productivity, improve customer interactions, and scale operations efficiently in today’s increasingly connected marketplace.”

Ndegwa revealed that Safaricom will also launch an offer running from November 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 which will see businesses that sign up for the new 5G plan receive 25 per cent off all 5G plans.

Data from the Kenya Institute of Public Policy, Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) shows there are more than 7.4 million MSMEs, employing about 14.9 million Kenyans in varied economic sectors, generating 30 per cent of the Kenyan GDP.