Topic: Peter Ndegwa
Why American investment company has decided to divest from Safaricom
Mar 04, 2024 at 08:12 PM
An American multinational investment management firm, FMR LLC, has initiated a significant divestment from Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company....
Safaricom announces Sh2 million sponsorship for Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival
Feb 23, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Safaricom, renowned for its unwavering commitment to nurturing the arts and fostering young talent, has announced a generous Kes 2 million sponsorship for the upcoming Bob Collymor...
Safaricom sponsors the 2024 Magical Kenya Open to the tune of Sh6.2 million
Feb 20, 2024 at 01:45 PM
Safaricom has announced a Sh6.2 million sponsorship for the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) as it joined the prestigious international golf tournament as its official technology partner....
Safaricom Ethiopia celebrates milestone as its M-Pesa users surge to 3.1 million
Jan 30, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Ethiopia, a nation long on potential but short on financial inclusion, is witnessing a mobile money revolution spearheaded by Safaricom's M-Pesa....
Safaricom unveils secure tap-to-pay innovation with PCI DSS certification
Dec 19, 2023 at 01:33 PM
In a groundbreaking move, Safaricom, the telecommunications giant in Kenya, has obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Certification, signalling a seis...
Safaricom posts double-digit growth in profitability for H1 of FY 2023-2024
Nov 09, 2023 at 06:02 PM
Safaricom has reported a strong growth in profitability for the six months ended September 30, 2023, with the Kenyan business hitting a double-digit growth in net income of 10.9 pe...
Safaricom expands 5G coverage to 35 new counties to bridge digital divide
Nov 01, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network, bringing ultra-speed internet services for 35 new counties across t...
Safaricom's 'Decode 2.0' Summit sparks Africa's digital renaissance
Oct 13, 2023 at 12:27 AM
Safaricom has successfully hosted the second edition of the Safaricom Engineering Summit, under the theme "Igniting Africa's Digital Renaissance."...
Safaricom joins UN's Forward Faster Initiative to boost sustainable development goals
Sep 25, 2023 at 05:14 PM
In an earnest commitment to advancing global sustainability efforts, Safaricom, one of Kenya's leading telecommunications companies, has officially joined the United Nations Global...
Safaricom raises M-Pesa transaction limit to Sh250,000 after getting CBK approval
Sep 21, 2023 at 05:39 PM
Safaricom has increased its M-Pesa transaction limit to Sh250,000 for various services after receiving approval from Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)....
Safaricom initiates community engagements ahead of Chapa Dimba Nyanza finals
Sep 20, 2023 at 09:15 PM
Safaricom has formally inaugurated the Nyanza regional finals of the Chapa Dimba football tournament with a series of community engagement initiatives designed to uplift the lives ...
Safaricom announces Sh15 billion historic deal to boost sustainability commitment
Sep 04, 2023 at 02:02 PM
Safaricom has announced a groundbreaking financial move that reaffirms its commitment to the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda by successfully closing a multi-billi...
Safaricom pumps Sh170 million into projects targeting 1.6 million Kenyans
Jul 13, 2023 at 08:50 PM
Safaricom Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Safaricom PLC, has announced its commitment to invest Sh170 million in community projects that will benefit over 1....
Safaricom, EABL, Vivo partner to unveil The Bar, Shell apps on M-Pesa Super App
Jul 07, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Safaricom, East African Breweries PLC (EABL), and Vivo have announced a strategic collaboration to launch The Bar and Shell apps on the M-PESA Super App....
Safaricom partners with KEWI to enhance water sector capacity through smart water management
Jun 07, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Safaricom, a leading telco company in Kenya, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to bolster capacity development in the water sector, alig...
Peter Ndegwa says Safaricom resilient after Sh315 billion turnover milestone
May 19, 2023 at 11:23 PM
Peter Ndegwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom, has affirmed that the announced results are robust, given the challenging economic environment....
Safaricom announces Sh9.2 million sponsorship for 4th edition of Kip Keino Classics
May 10, 2023 at 06:54 PM
Mobile network provider Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced its sponsorship of Sh9.2 million for the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classics Continental Tour....
M-Pesa Africa pumps Sh262.1 million into new Shared Service Operations Centre
Mar 22, 2023 at 02:46 PM
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa says M-Pesa SSOC will enable M-Pesa Africa to deliver a higher service quality and improved platform reliability as it expands to more markets and add mo...
National Steering Committee raises Sh1 billion for drought mitigation efforts
Mar 22, 2023 at 12:20 AM
According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), 6 million Kenyans in 32 counties are food insecure and the biting drought is set to continue owing to depressed rainf...
Safaricom and Huawei partner to launch 5G experience centres across Nairobi
Mar 16, 2023 at 05:16 PM
Safaricom says the centres will enable Kenyans to experience superfast 5G speeds and see how 5G can transform homes and businesses....