Kenya Safaricom Shop in downtown Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya to Sell 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodaphone: Unpacking the Deal

Kenya Government announced on December 3, 2025, that it had agreed to sell its 15% stake in Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya, for...

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BUSINESS

Govt to Sell Safaricom Stake as it Eyes Ksh244B for Infrastructure Fund

The Government of Kenya is preparing to sell a portion of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, opening the way for Vodafone Kenya Limited...

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BUSINESS

Safaricom Takes Full Control Of M-Pesa After Buying Out Vodafone

Safaricom PLC announced on Wednesday it has officially completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of M-PESA Holdings Co. Limited from...

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BUSINESS

World Bank Formally Takes Up Stake In Safaricom Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), members of the World...

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A customer at an M-Pesa agent outlet. In 2007, Safaricom and Vodafone launched M-PESA in Kenya as a way for customers to instantly send money to each other. [Photo/ Kuza Biashara]

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M-Pesa Africa Hits 50 Million Active Customers

M-PESA on Tuesday, September 7 announced that it has reached 50 million monthly active customers strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech. Launched...

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Safaricom Makes Significant Step Towards Ethiopia Entry

Safaricom has made a significant step to making its foray into Ethiopia a reality following the signing of an agreement with its business...

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Safaricom Finally Buys Back M-Pesa Brand

Vodacom and Safaricom have announced completion of the acquisition of the M-PESA brand, product development, and support services from Vodafone through a newly-created...

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