Topic: Safaricom
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Seven organizations challenge internet shutdowns in Kenya in landmark case
May 15, 2025 at 02:06 PM
The High Court in Nairobi has issued orders barring the government from interfering with internet access until a case filed by seven organisations locally is heard and determined....
Safaricom and iXAfrica launch Kenya’s inaugural AI-ready data centre in Nairobi
May 13, 2025 at 03:44 PM
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre to introduce the first artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre services in East Africa, targeting enterprise and cloud clie...
Court stops Skiza and Hello tune payouts to CMOs over revenue-sharing dispute
May 13, 2025 at 09:31 AM
The High Court has stopped Safaricom and Airtel from remitting Skiza and Hello tune revenues to collective management organisations (CMOs) pending the outcome of a case filed by tw...
Safaricom eyes partnerships on satellite internet amid pressure from Starlink
May 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Safaricom is laying the groundwork for potential partnerships with satellite internet firms in a bid to extend broadband access to hard-to-reach communities and safeguard its domin...
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Safaricom becomes first listed firm in EA to cross USD3 billion annual revenue mark
May 09, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Safaricom has reported an 11.2 per cent rise in total revenue to Sh388.7 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, making it the first listed company in the region to c...
Safaricom invests Sh40 billion in M-Pesa 2.0 upgrade to enhance mobile banking
Apr 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Safaricom PLC has committed a significant Sh40 billion ($300 million) to transform M-Pesa into an even more powerful and secure platform....
Emerald Platform: Safaricom’s newly launched premium customer service
Mar 31, 2025 at 02:12 PM
Safaricom has unveiled a premium customer engagement platform which has been designed to offer personalized services, exclusive rewards, and elevated care to customers....
Safaricom-backed startups showcase innovations in investor demo day
Mar 21, 2025 at 07:05 PM
On Friday, nine startups participating in the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program took centre stage during an investor demo day, marking a significant milestone in their journey to...
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Safaricom unveils annual summit to 'decode' digital tech future in East Africa
Mar 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Safaricom has launched the third edition of its annual Engineering Summit, a platform designed to bring together engineers, scientists, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the future o...
City mobile dealer battles Stanbic Bank Kenya over Sh7 million a ‘mystery loan’
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A mobile services dealer based in Nairobi has dragged Stanbic Bank Kenya to court, accusing the lender of facilitating a fraudulent Sh7 million loan that has now crippled its busin...
M-Pesa celebrates 18 years of mobile money, revolutionising fintech in Africa
Mar 07, 2025 at 03:14 PM
M-Pesa, the mobile financial service operated by Safaricom, has marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007, solidifying its position as Africa’s leading fintech platform....
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How NCBA's Sh12 million scholarship is unlocking the future for bright students
Feb 28, 2025 at 02:13 PM
On February 25, 2025, at the Railway Museum in Nairobi, a moment of transformation unfolded....
Digital platforms now face new scrutiny as Kenya tightens competition rules
Feb 27, 2025 at 08:58 PM
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is taking aim at the growing influence of digital platforms in Kenya’s economy with a set of fresh regulations designed to curb monopolis...
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NBA Africa, Safaricom unveil programme to promote youth basketball in Kenya
Feb 19, 2025 at 04:18 PM
A major boost for youth basketball in Kenya is underway as NBA Africa and Safaricom roll out the M-Pesa Jr. NBA program, a new initiative set to provide basketball training and fin...
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Safaricom rolls out tree-growing initiative in Nyandarua and Laikipia schools
Feb 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A wave of green is sweeping across schools in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties as Safaricom rolls out its School Re-greening Programme, a campaign designed to instil environmental c...
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Safaricom declares Sh0.55 per share dividend, payment set for March 2025
Feb 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Safaricom shareholders are set to receive an interim dividend of Sh0.55 per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31st March 2025, following a resolution by the company’s ...
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Safaricom, Opportunity International unveil FarmerAI for smallholder farmers
Feb 07, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Safaricom PLC in conjunction with Opportunity International has introduced FarmerAI, a chatbot designed to equip smallholder farmers with real-time, tailored agricultural insights,...
Kenya Pipeline eyes NSE listing after record Sh3 billion dividend payout
Feb 06, 2025 at 07:06 PM
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), according to National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mba...
Safaricom and Kenya banks criticise CBK's Sh25.9 billion fast payment plan
Jan 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A simmering debate has erupted between the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and two key players in the country’s financial ecosystem—Safaricom and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA...
Safaricom, SIB, ALA partner to unveil Ziidi MMF to simplify investment via M-Pesa
Jan 21, 2025 at 03:08 PM
Safaricom has rolled out a new money market fund, Ziidi MMF, in collaboration with Standard Investment Bank (SIB) and ALA Capital Limited....
