Topic: Safaricom
Court rejects request to suspend SHIF rollout amid chaotic scenes at hospitals
Oct 02, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The High Court has declined to suspend the nationwide rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a petition that sought to halt the programme....
Here is all you need to know about Safaricom's new M-Pesa Ratiba feature
Oct 01, 2024 at 03:35 PM
Safaricom has unveiled M-PESA Ratiba, a pioneering feature in mobile money that promises to revolutionise recurring payments....
Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project gets MPs approval
Oct 01, 2024 at 10:00 AM
The National Assembly Committee on Health has cleared the Sh104.8 billion Safaricom-led health digitalisation project saying queries on its cost, Safaricom’s role, and tendering ...
Safaricom secures Sh30 billion loan to strengthen its sustainability agenda
Sep 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM
In a bold move to cement its leadership in sustainability, Safaricom has secured a second Sh15 billion Sustainability Linked Loan, doubling its total to an impressive Sh30 billion....
Safaricom boosts internet speeds, unveils new package amid onslaught by Starlink
Sep 23, 2024 at 06:22 PM
Safaricom has significantly upgraded its internet speed offerings for both home and business customers as the entry into Kenya by US billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink threatens its ...
Safaricom consortium pumps Sh105 billion into Kenya's digital health systems
Sep 21, 2024 at 03:13 PM
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, has announced a significant investment of Sh104.8 billion in a consortium aimed at revolutionizing the country's healthcare s...
Safaricom unveils unique phygital experiential business outlet at BBS Mall
Sep 18, 2024 at 06:37 PM
Eastleigh was abuzz on Tuesday afternoon as Safaricom unveiled its unique physical and digital experiential outlet at the BBS Mall in Nairobi targeting to serve business operators....
Lobby group sues Safaricom, CA, over internet costs and access in Kenya
Sep 12, 2024 at 07:46 PM
A legal showdown has erupted in Kenya over the future of internet access, with a local lobby group challenging the dominance of existing providers and seeking to open the market to...
Why Kenyans won't be able to access M-Pesa services for over 4 hours tonight
Sep 10, 2024 at 01:01 PM
Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, Safaricom, has announced a planned disruption of its popular mobile money platform, M-Pesa, on Tuesday....
KPC partners with Syokinet Solutions to spur high-speed internet capacity locally
Sep 09, 2024 at 07:26 PM
In a significant development aimed at advancing Kenya’s digital landscape, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has partnered with Syokinet Solutions to activate 1.6 terabits per sec...
Inchcape partners with Safaricom Sacco to offer affordable vehicle financing
Aug 29, 2024 at 09:38 PM
Inchcape Kenya has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safaricom Sacco Limited, enabling Kenyans to access competitive vehicle financing across Inchcape's ran...
Karibu Connect partners with Starlink, shaking Safaricom's market dominance
Aug 27, 2024 at 03:34 PM
Kenya's telecommunications giant, Safaricom, faces a significant challenge as Karibu Connect, a local tech firm, has formed a strategic partnership with Starlink, the satellite int...
Safaricom protests against satellite internet firms as Starlink threatens dominance
Aug 26, 2024 at 02:33 PM
Kenya's dominant telecommunications provider Safaricom is urging the Communications Authority (CA) to consider a new regulatory framework for satellite internet providers operating...
Why Safaricom has introduced daily cap on free reverse calls in Kenya
Aug 19, 2024 at 07:22 PM
Safaricom has introduced a new charge for customers who frequently utilise its reverse call service, a move that alters the previously unrestricted access to this popular feature....
Safaricom's marks milestone 5G network expansion with 1,114 sites countrywide
Aug 13, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Safaricom has achieved a significant milestone in its 5G network expansion, reaching 1,114 sites across Kenya....
Media, finance dominate Kenya's ad spend as gambling industry fades
Aug 06, 2024 at 12:15 PM
A new report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled a stark shift in Kenya’s advertising landscape, with media and financial services emerging as the dominant...
Details of KQ pact with Safaricom seeking to boost operational efficiency
Aug 05, 2024 at 06:21 PM
Kenya Airways and Safaricom have signed a deal in an effort to boost innovations that will enable the airline operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and enhance customer experience...
Safaricom 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....