Topic: Safaricom
Notorious SIM swap fraudster nabbed in Thika, unveiling larger criminal network
Sep 28, 2023 at 03:50 PM
Emmanuel Kiprono, a notorious sim swap fraudster, has been apprehended by detectives based in Thika....
Communications Authority argues for dismissal of SIM card registration class action
Sep 28, 2023 at 01:33 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has taken a firm stance against a class action lawsuit aimed at challenging the SIM card registration process, asserting that the matter ...
Safaricom unveils new advanced cloud computing services targeting businesses
Sep 27, 2023 at 05:29 PM
Safaricom has unveiled new cloud computing platform and services seeking to be hosted in data centres in Nairobi and Kisumu counties and powered by VMware technologies....
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's Juliana Rotich Joins Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's AI and Ethics Board
Sep 22, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Juliana Rotich, the Head of the Department for Fintech Integration Solutions at Safaricom, has been named a member of the AI and Ethics Board of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation...
Safaricom's efforts to halt an intellectual property infringement lawsuit rejected
Sep 22, 2023 at 12:55 AM
In a significant legal battle that has captivated the Kenyan telecommunications industry, Safaricom, the country's largest telco, has been unsuccessful in its attempt to halt proce...
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, Britam forge partnership to offer affordable personal accident cover
Sep 18, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Data Plus, a groundbreaking collaboration between Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications giant, and Britam, a renowned financial services group, is poised to reshape the ins...
Safaricom Foundation's Wezesha Agri Programme empowers over 700 farmers in Kajiado
Sep 14, 2023 at 01:32 PM
Safaricom Foundation, in its relentless pursuit of economic empowerment and sustainable agriculture, has accomplished a remarkable feat in Kajiado County....
Dilip Pal: The launch of M-Pesa Ethiopia is slated to drive a financial revolution in one of Africa’s most populous countries
Sep 13, 2023 at 10:05 AM
A recent report by the GSMA dubbed “State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023” underscores how mobile money has become a mainstream financial service....
Small Simba FC bags Safaricom Chapa Dimba Kisii edition in major comeback
Sep 11, 2023 at 08:04 PM
Kisii County, September 11, 2023 - In a riveting display of determination and skill, Small Simba FC of South Mugirango staged a remarkable second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 vict...
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's M-Pesa set to revolutionize mobile payments with standing orders
Sep 04, 2023 at 09:42 AM
In a groundbreaking announcement, Safaricom's Chief Information Officer (CIO), George Njuguna, has unveiled plans to introduce standing orders to the M-PESA mobile money platform, ...
Here's Safaricom Gomoka na Go Monthly Promotion second winner of Sh1 million
Aug 30, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Dickson Wandera, a father of two who hails from Nairobi, has been declared the winner of the second Sh1 million grand prize in the Safaricom Gomoka na Go monthly promotion....
Safaricom’s MyCounty App signs up 10 more counties keen to digitize services
Aug 17, 2023 at 12:53 PM
10 more counties signed up for Safaricom’s MyCounty App, which allows residents to pay for services offered by county governments and engage county leaders seamlessly....
Safaricom raises M-Pesa account and daily transaction limits to Sh500,000
Aug 14, 2023 at 06:23 PM
Safaricom will from Tuesday August 15, 2023 increase the M-Pesa account limits for all customers to Sh500,000 after receiving approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)....
Emali police arrest three suspects in vandalized data cable recovery operation
Aug 14, 2023 at 01:46 PM
Three individuals were apprehended by detectives on Friday in Emali, Makueni County, following the recovery of a consignment of data cables believed to have been vandalized....
Safaricom challenges court decision in copyright battle with ex-rapper Bamboo
Aug 14, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Safaricom, the prominent telecommunications giant, has lodged an appeal against the recent ruling in the prolonged legal battle with artist Simon Kimani a.k.a. Bamboo over copyrigh...
Details of long-serving Michael Joseph’s resignation as Safaricom board director
Aug 09, 2023 at 12:50 AM
Michael Joseph has resigned as a Director of the Board of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company....