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Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa
BUSINESS

Safaricom Marks 25 Years of Growth From 17,000 to Over 60 Million Customers

Safaricom has celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a journey of growth and innovation that has seen it expand from just 17,000 subscribers in...

Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom Group CEO engaging customers at the celebration
BUSINESS

Safaricom at 25: Customers to Win Millions in New ‘Shangwe @25’ Promotion

Safaricom has rolled out a new campaign dubbed “Shangwe @25” as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, promising millions in prizes and community...

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Safaricom and US Meta Tech Giant in US$23m Cable Project

Safaricom Plc and Edge Network Services Limited (Ireland), a subsidiary of US-based tech giant Meta, have signed a deal that will see the...

Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa
BUSINESS

Safaricom Launches Ksh30B ‘Citizens of the Future’ Programme to Transform Education

Safaricom has launched a five-year education initiative through the M-PESA Foundation aimed at transforming learning outcomes and preparing Kenyan students for a technology-driven...

Customers will easily purchase routers as they shop.
BUSINESS

Safaricom Partners with Naivas to boost 5G Home Internet rollout across Kenya

Safaricom has partnered with Naivas Supermarket in a move aimed at expanding access to high-speed internet across Kenya. The collaboration will see Safaricom’s...

James Maitai, Chief Technology Information Officer, Safaricom PLC pose for a photo as he plants a tree at the UoN Lower Kabete campus.
BUSINESS

Safaricom’s Ksh15M Project to Grow 250,000 Trees Across the Country

Safaricom is taking its environmental commitment a step further with a new Ksh 15 million investment that will see 250,000 trees planted across...

2. James Maitai Chief, Technology and Information Officer Safaricom
BUSINESS

Safaricom, Huawei launch Kenya’s first video ring back tone service

Safaricom has partnered with Huawei to launch VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, allowing users to replace traditional caller tunes with...

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BUSINESS

Safaricom Shops to Close for Internal Event

Safaricom has announced temporary closures of its retail shops across the country to allow for an internal staff event. In a statement released...

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Safaricom Origins: From Rusty Network With 55 Employees to a Regional Giant

What were the first crucial decisions that were made and how did Safaricom grow from a rusty analogue mobile network run by Government-owned...