Topic: Safaricom
Safaricom PLC shatters records with Sh26.04 billion dividend payout
Jul 26, 2024 at 01:35 PM
Telecommunications giant Safaricom PLC has announced a final dividend of Sh0.65 per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2024....
Kenyan mobile money transactions witness decline amid economic strain
Jul 24, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Kenya’s once-booming mobile money sector is showing signs of strain as the country grapples with economic challenges....
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa’s earnings dip despite stellar company performance
Jul 12, 2024 at 03:39 PM
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa's total compensation for the 2023 financial year witnessed a decline, marking the first time his annual earnings have fallen since joining the company....
Safaricom partners with Dahabshiil to make sending money to Ethiopia easier
Jul 01, 2024 at 02:33 PM
On Friday, Safaricom Ethiopia announced an innovative partnership with Dahabshiil, marking a significant milestone in the realm of international money transfers....
Three tech titans come together to foster AI education for youths in East Africa
Jun 27, 2024 at 02:08 PM
In a landmark initiative, technology leaders Safaricom, Microsoft, and Lenovo have come together to promote the education of East African youths in the rapidly evolving field of ar...
Safaricom addresses service disruptions and advises on alternative channels
Jun 25, 2024 at 08:45 PM
Safaricom PLC, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, announced a service disruption on Monday, affecting internet connectivity and some mobile applications....
Why Safaricom M-Pesa services were unavailable on Monday for half an hour
Jun 24, 2024 at 09:23 AM
Safaricom PLC announced scheduled maintenance for its M-PESA services, set to take place on the morning of Monday from 1 am to 1.30 am....
Formal credit access eludes majority of Kenyan MSMEs, report reveals
Jun 07, 2024 at 10:12 PM
A recent study by pan-African market insights firm Stears reveals that only 1.1 million out of Kenya's 7.4 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have access to forma...
9 startups set for Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program first cohort
May 29, 2024 at 01:14 PM
In a significant move to foster technological innovation and entrepreneurial growth, Safaricom, alongside M-Pesa Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, has introduced nine pioneering sta...
Kenyans rethink mobile money as tax hike looms on the horizon
May 21, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Kenya, a nation synonymous with mobile money innovation, might be witnessing a shift in consumer habits....
Safaricom restores its network to full capacity after undersea cable disruption
May 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Kenyan telecommunications giant Safaricom has announced the complete restoration of its network capacity and stability following disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts last Sund...
Safaricom operating profits surpass USD1 billion as its dividend per share stagnates
May 09, 2024 at 01:22 PM
Safaricom’s operating profits surpassed Sh139.9 billion in the financial results announced by the telecommunications service provider for the year ended March 31, 2024....
Safaricom's Ethiopia venture receives boost as telecom regulator slashes rates
Apr 19, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Safaricom's ambitions in the Ethiopian telecommunications market received a significant boost following the Ethiopian Communications Authority's (ECA) decision to slash mobile term...
Safaricom injects Sh20 million to power up the Connected Africa Summit 2024
Apr 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Telecommunications giant Safaricom has pledged its significant support to the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024, taking place at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi, from Monday to Thursday ...
Obunga FC and Plateau Queens triumph in Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 4
Apr 15, 2024 at 10:22 AM
In a riveting showcase of youth talent, Kisumu’s Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, also known as Nyakach Girls, emerged as the champions of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba season four nati...
Kisumu gears up for Chapa Dimba national finals as Sh1 million glory awaits!
Apr 10, 2024 at 06:18 PM
The highly anticipated Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom national finals kick off this Thursday in Kisumu County, Kenya, with 16 teams vying for national supremacy, bragging rights, and a l...
Florence Nyokabi's tenure as Safaricom Chief Human Resources Officer starts
Apr 08, 2024 at 09:56 AM
Safaricom Plc, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, has announced the appointment of Florence Nyokabi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer....
Excitement builds as Safaricom Chapa Dimba national final draws await release
Apr 04, 2024 at 05:39 PM
The culmination of the highly anticipated Safaricom Chapa Dimba season four is just around the corner, with the official draw for the national finals set to take place tomorrow at ...
M-Pesa delinkage from parent, Safaricom, stalled by Sh75 billion tax hurdle
Apr 04, 2024 at 03:56 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) push to separate M-Pesa, the country's dominant mobile money platform, from its operator Safaricom, has encountered a significant hurdle – a pot...
Safaricom, M-pesa, Coronation Group, Access Holdings partner to enhance African remittances
Mar 26, 2024 at 08:13 PM
A beacon of hope for financial inclusion across Africa has emerged four African financial giants – Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-Pesa Africa – have...