Business DailyApr 16, 2026 at 19:00Safaricom says working to fix new M-Pesa app after hitchAs part of the rollout, users were automatically logged out of the old M-Pesa app and required to re-authenticate their accounts via a one-time password (OTP) sent to their Safaricom SIM cards.Business DailyApr 16, 2026 at 19:00Safaricom says working to fix new M-Pesa app after hitch
Business TodayApr 16, 2026 at 18:11Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneAppSafaricom has moved to calm growing frustration among customers after the rollout of its new all-in-one mobile app ran into problems just days after launch. The telco admitted that some users have been unable to access the newly introduced My OneApp, especially those outside the country or using roaming services. Many of them have reported […]Business TodayApr 16, 2026 at 18:11Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneApp
Business DailyApr 15, 2026 at 20:45New app links tourists to M-Pesa, Airtel MoneyThe move is expected to broaden participation in Kenya’s tourism value chain by enabling small and informal businesses to accept digital payments from international visitors.Business DailyApr 15, 2026 at 20:45New app links tourists to M-Pesa, Airtel Money
Business TodayApr 15, 2026 at 16:52Juicebet Enters Kenya’s Betting Scene with Juicy Odds, Fast M-Pesa and Weekly CashbackYou’ve been looking for a betting platform that moves at your speed. One that gets you from zero to winning as fast as possible. Congratulations, your search ends here. Juicebet is here to bring you all that and more. From seasoned tacticians looking to stack many small wins, to fresh young punters chasing the next […]Business TodayApr 15, 2026 at 16:52Juicebet Enters Kenya’s Betting Scene with Juicy Odds, Fast M-Pesa and Weekly Cashback
Business DailyApr 14, 2026 at 18:35Some subscribers suffer hiccups after Safaricom’s M-Pesa app overhaulSome customers say they have lost previously saved Paybill and Till numbers during the migration, forcing them to re-enter merchant details manually. ...Business DailyApr 14, 2026 at 18:35Some subscribers suffer hiccups after Safaricom’s M-Pesa app overhaul
Business DailyApr 03, 2026 at 17:15Safaricom grip loosens as Airtel, Starlink gain ground in key segmentsMarket leader cedes share in mobile money and broadband as competitors expand foothold.Business DailyApr 03, 2026 at 17:15Safaricom grip loosens as Airtel, Starlink gain ground in key segments
Business TodayApr 01, 2026 at 19:49Safaricom’s Ziidi Fund Posts Ksh784M Profit as Uptake GrowsSafaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund is beginning to show solid returns as more Kenyans turn to mobile-based investing for safe and flexible options. The fund posted a profit after tax of Ksh 784.2 million for the 14 months ending December 31, 2025, according to its latest financial statements. The performance was supported by strong growth […]Business TodayApr 01, 2026 at 19:49Safaricom’s Ziidi Fund Posts Ksh784M Profit as Uptake Grows
Business DailyMar 31, 2026 at 21:45Safaricom money market fund Ziidi post 784m profit in 14 monthsAll transactions to and from the M-Pesa wallet to the Ziidi MMF fund are free, giving it an edge over other MMFs where customers incur charges to move money from their mobile money wallets or...Business DailyMar 31, 2026 at 21:45Safaricom money market fund Ziidi post 784m profit in 14 months
Business DailyMar 31, 2026 at 13:00Safaricom share sale case sent to Chief Justice after judge steps asideThe Safaricom-Vodacom deal now faces deeper judicial scrutiny over its broader the contested transaction.Business DailyMar 31, 2026 at 13:00Safaricom share sale case sent to Chief Justice after judge steps aside
Business DailyMar 28, 2026 at 11:00Safaricom’s Ethiopia bet gains traction as M-Pesa users rise sharplyMobile money uptake surges following integration with national payments switch, lifting transactions and signalling early gains in Safaricom’s Ethiopia expansion.Business DailyMar 28, 2026 at 11:00Safaricom’s Ethiopia bet gains traction as M-Pesa users rise sharply
Tech TrendsMar 26, 2026 at 17:20Safaricom's Decode 4.0 "Made of Kenya Edition" Kicks Off March 31Safaricom's Decode 4.0, tagged the "Made of Kenya Edition," opens its doors at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi this Tuesday, March 31.Tech TrendsMar 26, 2026 at 17:20Safaricom's Decode 4.0 "Made of Kenya Edition" Kicks Off March 31
Tech TrendsMar 26, 2026 at 16:49Safaricom's Decode 4.0 "Made of Kenya Edition" Kicks Off March 31Safaricom's Decode 4.0, tagged the "Made of Kenya Edition," opens its doors at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi this Tuesday, March 31.Tech TrendsMar 26, 2026 at 16:49Safaricom's Decode 4.0 "Made of Kenya Edition" Kicks Off March 31
Tech TrendsMar 25, 2026 at 21:3145 Days, 400,000 Traders: M-Pesa Pulls Retail Into the MarketIn just 45 days, 400,000 people stepped into a market that had barely moved in nearly a decade, and now the real question is whether this sudden surge in everyday trading will deepen Kenya’s financial culture or stretch a system that was never built for this kind of speedTech TrendsMar 25, 2026 at 21:3145 Days, 400,000 Traders: M-Pesa Pulls Retail Into the Market
Tech TrendsMar 25, 2026 at 19:2045 Days, 400,000 Traders: M-Pesa Pulls Retail Into the MarketIn just 45 days, 400,000 people stepped into a market that had barely moved in nearly a decade, and now the real question is whether this sudden surge in everyday trading will deepen Kenya’s financial culture or stretch a system that was never built for this kind of speedTech TrendsMar 25, 2026 at 19:2045 Days, 400,000 Traders: M-Pesa Pulls Retail Into the Market
Tech TrendsMar 24, 2026 at 20:38M-PESA Data Minimization Rolls Out—But SMEs Face a Privacy DelayM-PESA is reducing what people see in peer to peer payments while small businesses continue to receive full customer details, leaving a visible gap in how privacy is applied across the systemTech TrendsMar 24, 2026 at 20:38M-PESA Data Minimization Rolls Out—But SMEs Face a Privacy Delay
Tech TrendsMar 24, 2026 at 14:47M-PESA Data Minimization Rolls Out—But SMEs Face a Privacy DelayM-PESA is reducing what people see in peer to peer payments while small businesses continue to receive full customer details, leaving a visible gap in how privacy is applied across the systemTech TrendsMar 24, 2026 at 14:47M-PESA Data Minimization Rolls Out—But SMEs Face a Privacy Delay
Kenyan Wall StreetMar 23, 2026 at 10:44Safaricom Extends M-Pesa Data Minimization to P2P Transfers | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom will roll out enhanced data minimization on M-Pesa from 24 March 2026, reducing visible customer names and masking phone numbers in Send Money tran...Kenyan Wall StreetMar 23, 2026 at 10:44Safaricom Extends M-Pesa Data Minimization to P2P Transfers | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenyan Wall StreetMar 23, 2026 at 10:39M-Pesa Expands Into Tax Payments in Ethiopia With Amhara Deal | The Kenyan WallstreetM-Pesa is moving deeper into Ethiopia’s public-sector payments system after signing an agreement that will allow taxpayers in the Amhara region to settle tax...Kenyan Wall StreetMar 23, 2026 at 10:39M-Pesa Expands Into Tax Payments in Ethiopia With Amhara Deal | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Tech TrendsMar 23, 2026 at 08:20M-Pesa Phone Number Masking Takes Effect, Disrupting Informal Payments and Data UseWhat used to move invisibly with every transaction now pulls back into the system, leaving behind less certainty for businesses and less exposure for users, as payments shift toward a model where identity is no longer assumed and proof has to travel with the moneyTech TrendsMar 23, 2026 at 08:20M-Pesa Phone Number Masking Takes Effect, Disrupting Informal Payments and Data Use
Business DailyMar 18, 2026 at 19:55Agnes Limo’s fibre Bet: Leaving Safaricom to take on the internet giantAgnes Limo, aka Mama Fibre, left Safaricom to build Vilcom, bringing reliable internet to over 100,000 underserved Kenyans. ...Business DailyMar 18, 2026 at 19:55Agnes Limo’s fibre Bet: Leaving Safaricom to take on the internet giant
Business DailyMar 18, 2026 at 18:58M-Pesa contact masking kicks off in Safaricom privacy driveOnce fully implemented, the feature will also extend to merchant payments, where businesses currently receive full customer phone numbers alongside transaction confirmations. ...Business DailyMar 18, 2026 at 18:58M-Pesa contact masking kicks off in Safaricom privacy drive
Tech TrendsMar 17, 2026 at 15:14M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Africa's First Mobile Money Tap-to-Pay FeatureVodacom Tanzania, M-Pesa Africa and Paymentology launch Africa's first mobile money Tap-to-Pay feature on the M-Pesa SuperApp.Tech TrendsMar 17, 2026 at 15:14M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Africa's First Mobile Money Tap-to-Pay Feature
Tech TrendsMar 16, 2026 at 10:13Safaricom and Indosat Explore AI for Networks and Digital PaymentsAn Indonesian mobile network and the company behind M-Pesa begin comparing what they have learned about automation, payments, and the messy realities of building digital infrastructure that millions rely on every day.Tech TrendsMar 16, 2026 at 10:13Safaricom and Indosat Explore AI for Networks and Digital Payments
Business DailyMar 15, 2026 at 18:02NSE eyes record turnover in Safaricom block tradeThe NSE set up the block trade board in 2023 on the main market segment, saying it would handle the sale of shares whose value exceeds Sh3 billion and constitute five percent or mo ...Business DailyMar 15, 2026 at 18:02NSE eyes record turnover in Safaricom block trade
Tech TrendsMar 13, 2026 at 19:47As the 2026 Safari Rally Returns to Kenya’s Wild Terrain, Safaricom’s Network Follows the RaceThe Safari Rally still tests drivers against unforgiving terrain, but the event now relies on a network that has to survive the same landscapeTech TrendsMar 13, 2026 at 19:47As the 2026 Safari Rally Returns to Kenya’s Wild Terrain, Safaricom’s Network Follows the Race
Tech TrendsMar 13, 2026 at 17:48Safaricom Engineer Iladho Galgallo Back in Marsabit Urging Girls Toward STEMThe conversation with students points toward a larger tension inside Kenya’s technology workforceTech TrendsMar 13, 2026 at 17:48Safaricom Engineer Iladho Galgallo Back in Marsabit Urging Girls Toward STEM
Kenyan Wall StreetMar 12, 2026 at 06:59Parliament Clears Safaricom Stake Sale With Six Conditions | The Kenyan WallstreetNational Assembly has approved the sale of a 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom for KSh 204.3 billion. CBK, CAK and two other regulators are yet to clear the deal.Kenyan Wall StreetMar 12, 2026 at 06:59Parliament Clears Safaricom Stake Sale With Six Conditions | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyMar 11, 2026 at 21:45Vodacom gets new order over Safaricom dividendsVodacom inked an agreement with the Treasury in December to purchase a 15 percent stake in Safaricom for Sh204.3 billion.Business DailyMar 11, 2026 at 21:45Vodacom gets new order over Safaricom dividends
Tech TrendsMar 09, 2026 at 17:27Safaricom’s Ziidi Platform Wins Global Fintech Award at MWC 2026Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has won the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the GLOMO during MWC 2026 in Barcelona.Tech TrendsMar 09, 2026 at 17:27Safaricom’s Ziidi Platform Wins Global Fintech Award at MWC 2026
Kenyan Wall StreetMar 06, 2026 at 16:04Safaricom's M-PESA Crosses 40 Million Kenyan Customers | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom says M-PESA has reached 40 million users in Kenya, 19 years after launch, underscoring the platform’s role in payments, lending and digital finance.Kenyan Wall StreetMar 06, 2026 at 16:04Safaricom's M-PESA Crosses 40 Million Kenyan Customers | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Tech TrendsMar 06, 2026 at 14:01M-Pesa at 19: The Mobile Money System That Reshaped Kenya’s EconomyA national payments system that emerged gradually from kiosks, agent tills, and the trust of ordinary usersTech TrendsMar 06, 2026 at 14:01M-Pesa at 19: The Mobile Money System That Reshaped Kenya’s Economy
Tech TrendsMar 06, 2026 at 13:30M-Pesa at 19: The Mobile Money System That Reshaped Kenya’s EconomyA national payments system that emerged gradually from kiosks, agent tills, and the trust of ordinary usersTech TrendsMar 06, 2026 at 13:30M-Pesa at 19: The Mobile Money System That Reshaped Kenya’s Economy
Business TodayMar 06, 2026 at 12:30At 19 Years, M-PESA Crosses 40 Million CustomersSafaricom (NSE: SCOM) today announced that M-PESA has reached 40 million customers as it celebrates 19 years of driving financial inclusion and empowering Kenyans to manage their money safely and securely. Since its launch on March 6th, 2007, M-PESA has grown from a simple person-to-person money transfer service into a financial powerhouse embedded in everyday […]Business TodayMar 06, 2026 at 12:30At 19 Years, M-PESA Crosses 40 Million Customers
Tech TrendsMar 05, 2026 at 13:20Safaricom and MTN Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Strongest Telecoms BrandsKenya’s Safaricom and MTN rank as the world’s 5th and 6th strongest telecoms brands globally, fueled by exceptional domestic perceptionsTech TrendsMar 05, 2026 at 13:20Safaricom and MTN Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Strongest Telecoms Brands
Business TodayMar 03, 2026 at 19:21Safaricom Beats MTN in Top 10 Strongest Telecoms Brands RankingKenya’s Safaricom (brand value $431.1 million) and South Africa’s MTN (brand value $2.9 billion) rank as the world’s 5th and 6th strongest telecoms brands globally.Business TodayMar 03, 2026 at 19:21Safaricom Beats MTN in Top 10 Strongest Telecoms Brands Ranking
The Trading RoomMar 03, 2026 at 17:37COMESA Clears Vodacom to Raise Safaricom Stake to 55%The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has cleared Vodacom Group to acquire an additional 15% stake in Safaricom PLCThe Trading RoomMar 03, 2026 at 17:37COMESA Clears Vodacom to Raise Safaricom Stake to 55%
Tech TrendsMar 03, 2026 at 07:08How M-PESA Optimization is Localizing Liquidity for Kenyan TradersDiscover how M-PESA optimization is revolutionizing liquidity for Kenyan traders and reshaping the forex market landscape.Tech TrendsMar 03, 2026 at 07:08How M-PESA Optimization is Localizing Liquidity for Kenyan Traders
Tech TrendsMar 02, 2026 at 09:20CBK Clears M-Pesa to Mask Phone Numbers in PaymentsFor years every merchant receipt carried the customer’s phone number with it, a small detail that quietly shaped how trust, marketing, and fraud moved through the M-Pesa economy.Tech TrendsMar 02, 2026 at 09:20CBK Clears M-Pesa to Mask Phone Numbers in Payments
Tech TrendsMar 02, 2026 at 09:03As Kenya Lowers Mobile Termination Rates, Safaricom’s Interconnection Earnings TightenA few cents shaved off the cost of completing a call reopen an old argument about power in Kenya’s telecom sectorTech TrendsMar 02, 2026 at 09:03As Kenya Lowers Mobile Termination Rates, Safaricom’s Interconnection Earnings Tighten
Business DailyMar 01, 2026 at 17:45CBK gives nod to phone number masking in M-Pesa transactions The latest data privacy decision is expected to boost efforts to cushion mobile subscribers and mobile money users from fraud and social engineering.Business DailyMar 01, 2026 at 17:45CBK gives nod to phone number masking in M-Pesa transactions
Business DailyFeb 27, 2026 at 18:24Safaricom takes another hit as interconnection rates fall by 27pcCA has set a four-year glide path that will see the mobile termination rate per minute decline from the previous Sh0.41 to Sh0.37.Business DailyFeb 27, 2026 at 18:24Safaricom takes another hit as interconnection rates fall by 27pc
Tech TrendsFeb 26, 2026 at 09:31M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Launch Dala AI Bundle to Democratize AIM-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc launch the Dala AI Bundle — a new subscription offering that allows users to access advanced AI creation toolsTech TrendsFeb 26, 2026 at 09:31M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Launch Dala AI Bundle to Democratize AI
Tech TrendsFeb 23, 2026 at 10:55Connecting Kenya’s Digital Services to M-PESARead about the work of developers and system integrators who connect these services to M-PESA through Daraja 3.0.Tech TrendsFeb 23, 2026 at 10:55Connecting Kenya’s Digital Services to M-PESA
Business DailyFeb 19, 2026 at 22:00Unclaimed shares, cash and M-Pesa cross Sh100bnKenyans remain disinterested in pursuing funds legally belonging to them despite the soft economy while in some instances inheritance fights have derailed attempts to unite the assets with the...Business DailyFeb 19, 2026 at 22:00Unclaimed shares, cash and M-Pesa cross Sh100bn
Tech TrendsFeb 19, 2026 at 15:44M-Pesa Share Trading Drives 6.9 Percent Market Cap Rise to Sh3.419 Trillion at NSERetail investors using M-Pesa share trading are crowding the order book and changing how the NSE movesTech TrendsFeb 19, 2026 at 15:44M-Pesa Share Trading Drives 6.9 Percent Market Cap Rise to Sh3.419 Trillion at NSE
Business TodayFeb 17, 2026 at 09:48Safaricom’s Ksh10 million Magical Kenya SponsorshipThe 2026 Magical Kenya Open - scheduled to take place from Thursday, 19th to Sunday, 22nd February at Karen Country Club - has received Ksh 10 million from Safaricom.Business TodayFeb 17, 2026 at 09:48Safaricom’s Ksh10 million Magical Kenya Sponsorship
Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 16, 2026 at 10:12Finance Committee Retreats to Draft Report on Safaricom Sale | The Kenyan WallstreetPublic hearings on the proposal to offload 15% of its stake in Safaricom have closed amid mounting public concern over how the proceeds would be used Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 16, 2026 at 10:12Finance Committee Retreats to Draft Report on Safaricom Sale | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyFeb 12, 2026 at 17:15Safaricom share rallies to hit Treasury’s deal priceSafaricom’s share price rally has been linked to a substantial rise in earnings and dividends in a generally bullish market.Business DailyFeb 12, 2026 at 17:15Safaricom share rallies to hit Treasury’s deal price
Business TodayFeb 11, 2026 at 13:06Absa Appoints M-PESA Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Banking CEOM-PESA Africa Managing Director Sitoyo Lopokoiyit has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for Personal and Private Banking at Absa Group, effective April 1, 2026. Lopokoiyit will leave the mobile money giant at the end of March after leading its expansion across several African markets. M-PESA Africa is a joint venture between Safaricom and […]Business TodayFeb 11, 2026 at 13:06Absa Appoints M-PESA Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Banking CEO
Business TodayFeb 11, 2026 at 10:45M-Pesa Executive Quits Safaricom to Join Absa GroupAbsa Group has announced a number of executive leadership changes to deepen leadership bench strength across the organisation after finalising its refocused Pan-African strategy.Business TodayFeb 11, 2026 at 10:45M-Pesa Executive Quits Safaricom to Join Absa Group
Business DailyFeb 11, 2026 at 10:35Absa taps M-Pesa CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit for Africa banking roleThe M-Pesa Africa CEO will take charge of Absa’s retail and private banking operations across the continent from April.Business DailyFeb 11, 2026 at 10:35Absa taps M-Pesa CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit for Africa banking role
Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 11, 2026 at 10:24M-PESA Africa Chief Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Joins Absa Group | The Kenyan WallstreetAbsa Group has appointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the outgoing Managing Director of M-PESA Africa, as Chief Executive of its Personal and Private Banking division.Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 11, 2026 at 10:24M-PESA Africa Chief Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Joins Absa Group | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Tech TrendsFeb 11, 2026 at 07:00M-PESA Grew Larger Under Sitoyo Lopokoiyit. Now the Harder Phase Begins Without HimHis departure comes at a moment when M-PESA is larger than ever and harder to define than beforeTech TrendsFeb 11, 2026 at 07:00M-PESA Grew Larger Under Sitoyo Lopokoiyit. Now the Harder Phase Begins Without Him
Tech TrendsFeb 10, 2026 at 21:58Safaricom and NSE Launch Ziidi Trader to Democratize Stock Market Access via M-PESASafaricom has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch Ziidi Trader embedded directly within the M-PESA Super App,Tech TrendsFeb 10, 2026 at 21:58Safaricom and NSE Launch Ziidi Trader to Democratize Stock Market Access via M-PESA
Business DailyFeb 10, 2026 at 21:45New M-Pesa trading app takes 55pc of share ordersSafaricom and the NSE are betting that the direct trading of shares via mobile phones will boost the participation of retail investors at the bourse.Business DailyFeb 10, 2026 at 21:45New M-Pesa trading app takes 55pc of share orders
Business DailyFeb 10, 2026 at 19:26How buying, selling shares via M-Pesa worksSign ups to the Ziidi Trader take minutes while opening a CDS account can last anywhere from days to weeks depending on the state of each broker’s system and/or capabilities. ...Business DailyFeb 10, 2026 at 19:26How buying, selling shares via M-Pesa works
Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 10, 2026 at 10:22Safaricom Bets on Ziidi Trader to Turbocharge Stock Trading | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom has launched the Ziidi Trader, a new service that allows M-Pesa users to buy and sell shares listed on the NSE directly. Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 10, 2026 at 10:22Safaricom Bets on Ziidi Trader to Turbocharge Stock Trading | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business TodayFeb 10, 2026 at 08:35GEMA Urges Parliament to Prioritise Kenyans in Safaricom Share SalePressure is mounting on Parliament to rethink how the government plans to sell part of its stake in Safaricom, with a prominent community and professional association calling for local investors to take priority. The GEMA Cultural Association, through its professional arm Ndari Kirimaini, has told a parliamentary committee that Kenyan retail investors, pension funds, insurance […]Business TodayFeb 10, 2026 at 08:35GEMA Urges Parliament to Prioritise Kenyans in Safaricom Share Sale
Business DailyFeb 09, 2026 at 22:00NSE starts buying, selling of shares directly via M-PesaFor years, investors were required to open a Central Depository System (CDS) account with a stockbroker and only use M-Pesa for payment, not trading.Business DailyFeb 09, 2026 at 22:00NSE starts buying, selling of shares directly via M-Pesa
Business TodayFeb 09, 2026 at 13:44Safaricom Dividend Pushes NSE to Historic Ksh3.2T ValuationSafaricom’s dividend announcement has delivered one of the strongest weeks ever at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), sending share prices higher and pushing the value of the market to a historic peak. The telco declared an interim dividend of Ksh 0.85 per share, its highest for the period, sparking a rally that added Sh63 billion […]Business TodayFeb 09, 2026 at 13:44Safaricom Dividend Pushes NSE to Historic Ksh3.2T Valuation
Tech TrendsFeb 09, 2026 at 10:41M-Pesa Grows Fast in Ethiopia While Revenue Remains Stubbornly SmallSafaricom built reach quickly in Ethiopia yet turning digital activity into real income remains difficult in a market where cash still feels saferTech TrendsFeb 09, 2026 at 10:41M-Pesa Grows Fast in Ethiopia While Revenue Remains Stubbornly Small
Business DailyFeb 08, 2026 at 22:00Weak revenue casts doubt on Safaricom Addis M-Pesa betSafaricom’s M-Pesa struggles in Ethiopia, with users spending only Sh0.50 monthly, curbing revenue growth.Business DailyFeb 08, 2026 at 22:00Weak revenue casts doubt on Safaricom Addis M-Pesa bet
Business DailyFeb 08, 2026 at 16:55EABL, KPLC, Safaricom stocks rise on higher interim dividendsSafaricom, EABL, and Kenya Power shares rallied this week as higher interim dividends fuelled investor demand and boosted stock prices.Business DailyFeb 08, 2026 at 16:55EABL, KPLC, Safaricom stocks rise on higher interim dividends
Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 06, 2026 at 08:29Safaricom's Market Valuation Briefly Crosses US$ 10bn | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom declared a record interim dividend of KSh 0.85 after bumper profits, sending its shares to a three-year high and briefly above a US$10bn valuation.Kenyan Wall StreetFeb 06, 2026 at 08:29Safaricom's Market Valuation Briefly Crosses US$ 10bn | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyFeb 05, 2026 at 13:30Safaricom raises interim dividend payout as State eyes Sh11.9bnSafaricom will pay Sh34.05 billion in interim dividends, with the government receiving Sh11.92 billion for its 35 percent stake.Business DailyFeb 05, 2026 at 13:30Safaricom raises interim dividend payout as State eyes Sh11.9bn
Business TodayFeb 05, 2026 at 09:16Safaricom Approves Higher Interim Dividend Payout for FY 2026Safaricom has handed shareholders an early win in 2026, announcing a bigger interim dividend after posting one of its strongest half-year performances in recent years. The telecoms firm said its board approved an interim dividend of Ksh 0.85 per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The decision was made at a board […]Business TodayFeb 05, 2026 at 09:16Safaricom Approves Higher Interim Dividend Payout for FY 2026
The Trading RoomFeb 05, 2026 at 09:06Safaricom Declares Record KES 0.85 Interim Dividend on Robust CashflowsSafaricom PLC board has approved an interim dividend of KES 0The Trading RoomFeb 05, 2026 at 09:06Safaricom Declares Record KES 0.85 Interim Dividend on Robust Cashflows
Business DailyFeb 04, 2026 at 20:30House team backs Sh204bn Safaricom State shares saleThrough the sessional paper, the government seeks to generate approximately Sh204.3 billion ($1.57 billion) in gross proceeds by selling a 15 percent stake in Safaricom at a premium of 23.6...Business DailyFeb 04, 2026 at 20:30House team backs Sh204bn Safaricom State shares sale
Tech TrendsFeb 04, 2026 at 14:24The TechTrends Podcast | When a Nation Talks: The Safaricom Sale QuestionIn this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we capture sentiment on what the Safaricom sale could mean Kenya.Tech TrendsFeb 04, 2026 at 14:24The TechTrends Podcast | When a Nation Talks: The Safaricom Sale Question
Business DailyFeb 03, 2026 at 19:45Cooling inflation, reduced currency volatility boost Safaricom EthiopiaSafaricom has highlighted the improvement in the macroeconomic environment as a signal of stability for its Ethiopian business.Business DailyFeb 03, 2026 at 19:45Cooling inflation, reduced currency volatility boost Safaricom Ethiopia
Business TodayFeb 03, 2026 at 08:26Parliament Resumes Safaricom Stake Sale Hearings as Kenyans Weigh InAs Kenyans debate one of the most significant privatisation moves in recent memory, Parliament has reopened public hearings on the government’s plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom Plc, a company considered a national economic pillar. On February 3, 2026, a joint sitting of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and […]Business TodayFeb 03, 2026 at 08:26Parliament Resumes Safaricom Stake Sale Hearings as Kenyans Weigh In
Business DailyFeb 02, 2026 at 20:44Safaricom, EABL corporate bonds fail to spark secondary debt tradingThe sluggish corporate bond market contrasts sharply with a historical record in Treasury bonds turnover, which topped Sh2.7 trillion in 2025 from Sh1.54 trillion the previous year ...Business DailyFeb 02, 2026 at 20:44Safaricom, EABL corporate bonds fail to spark secondary debt trading
Tech TrendsJan 30, 2026 at 10:57How Safaricom’s T4D Unit is Engineering Social ChangeIn this interview, Safaricom Senior Manager Benjamin Makai discusses the future of Technology for Development (T4D) in KenyaTech TrendsJan 30, 2026 at 10:57How Safaricom’s T4D Unit is Engineering Social Change
Business DailyJan 29, 2026 at 20:55MPs question Kiptoo over the ‘rushed’ sale of Safaricom sharesMembers of Parliament (MPs) yesterday put Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to task for what they termed rushed sale of the government's 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's...Business DailyJan 29, 2026 at 20:55MPs question Kiptoo over the ‘rushed’ sale of Safaricom shares
Business TodayJan 29, 2026 at 11:44Shangwe @25 Finale: How Safaricom Turned Hustlers into MillionairesSafaricom has announced the final five winners of Ksh 1 million each in its Shangwe @25 nationwide consumer promotion, bringing the total number of millionaires created through the campaign to 25. The last winners are Quinter Akinyi Wanyama from Bungoma, Sheila Cherotich from Bomet, Fidel Mwendwa from Kitui, Geoffrey Mawira from Meru, and Grace Nyiva […]Business TodayJan 29, 2026 at 11:44Shangwe @25 Finale: How Safaricom Turned Hustlers into Millionaires
Business TodayJan 28, 2026 at 11:27M-Pesa Foundation Pumps Ksh69M Into Nyandarua School UpgradeThe M-Pesa Foundation has completed a Ksh 69 million school upgrade at Mumbi Primary School in Nyandarua County, delivering new classrooms and modern learning facilities in a move that signals growing private sector investment in education infrastructure. The project included the construction and equipping of 16 classrooms, an administration block, a library and ICT centre, […]Business TodayJan 28, 2026 at 11:27M-Pesa Foundation Pumps Ksh69M Into Nyandarua School Upgrade
Tech TrendsJan 27, 2026 at 15:3636+ Kenyans to Be Awarded LG Smart Electronics in Safaricom’s 25 Year CelebrationsLG Electronics partners with Opalnet in Safaricom's Green Box Experience, offering smart home prizes to 36 lucky winners.Tech TrendsJan 27, 2026 at 15:3636+ Kenyans to Be Awarded LG Smart Electronics in Safaricom’s 25 Year Celebrations
Business DailyJan 26, 2026 at 18:24CAK leaves review of Vodacom's buy of Safaricom stakes to regional regulatorsWhile CAK will not conduct a formal merger review, it will still assess the transaction’s potential effects on competition and consumer welfare within Kenya and submit its views to ...Business DailyJan 26, 2026 at 18:24CAK leaves review of Vodacom's buy of Safaricom stakes to regional regulators
Kenyan Wall StreetJan 26, 2026 at 12:00Safaricom's Looming Control Shift Triggers EAC, COMESA Inquiries | The Kenyan WallstreetRegional competition authorities have opened formal inquiries into a proposed transaction that would hand South Africa’s Vodacom Group control of Safaricom PLCKenyan Wall StreetJan 26, 2026 at 12:00Safaricom's Looming Control Shift Triggers EAC, COMESA Inquiries | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Tech TrendsJan 25, 2026 at 17:44Regulators Move on the Safaricom Vodafone DealWhat looks like a routine ownership adjustment carries consequences that stretch well beyond the share register.Tech TrendsJan 25, 2026 at 17:44Regulators Move on the Safaricom Vodafone Deal
Business TodayJan 22, 2026 at 12:07Newest Safaricom Millionaires Share Personal TestimoniesSafaricom has announced five more winners of Ksh 1 million in the Shangwe @25 national consumer promotion, bringing the total number of winners to 20 since the campaign launched last year.Business TodayJan 22, 2026 at 12:07Newest Safaricom Millionaires Share Personal Testimonies
Tech TrendsJan 21, 2026 at 13:17Safaricom’s Wi-Fi Plan Fits Irregular Incomes. The Consequences Will TooPaying for Wi-Fi by the hour sounds reasonable until it becomes the default way to stay connectedTech TrendsJan 21, 2026 at 13:17Safaricom’s Wi-Fi Plan Fits Irregular Incomes. The Consequences Will Too
Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 20:39Ndindi Nyoro Wants Safaricom Stake Sale Opened to International BiddersKenya risks losing billions of shillings if the government goes ahead with the proposed sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom without opening the deal to international bidders, Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has warned. Nyoro submitted a memorandum before a joint sitting of the National Assembly Committees on Finance and National […]Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 20:39Ndindi Nyoro Wants Safaricom Stake Sale Opened to International Bidders
Tech TrendsJan 20, 2026 at 19:47The CBK rarely blesses asset sales, so why is Safaricom different this timeSafaricom sits at the center of this debate, not because of telecoms, but because the numbers elsewhere no longer add upTech TrendsJan 20, 2026 at 19:47The CBK rarely blesses asset sales, so why is Safaricom different this time
The Trading RoomJan 20, 2026 at 18:16KBA Pushes for Public Float in Government’s Sale of Safaricom 15% Stake to VodacomKenyan banks have urged Parliament to amend the Treasury’s agreement to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to South Africa’s Vodacom GroupThe Trading RoomJan 20, 2026 at 18:16KBA Pushes for Public Float in Government’s Sale of Safaricom 15% Stake to Vodacom
Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 16:20Ndindi Nyoro: Parliament Could Short-Change Kenyans in Safaricom DivestmentKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government’s proposed sale of part of its stake in Safaricom Plc, saying the process could short-change Kenyans. He warned that history may judge Parliament harshly if it goes ahead under the current terms. Nyoro raised his concerns during a sitting of the National Assembly’s joint committee on Finance, […]Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 16:20Ndindi Nyoro: Parliament Could Short-Change Kenyans in Safaricom Divestment
Business DailyJan 20, 2026 at 14:00Safaricom to roll out tokenised Wi-Fi with hourly and daily plansSafaricom plans to roll out the offering in Kenya and Ethiopia, giving customers who do not want to commit to monthly plans Wi-Fi access for short periods.Business DailyJan 20, 2026 at 14:00Safaricom to roll out tokenised Wi-Fi with hourly and daily plans
Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 11:51Safaricom Assures Kenyans Company Will Remain Fully Kenyan Despite Share SaleSafaricom has sought to calm public concerns over its ownership, assuring Kenyans that the company will remain firmly rooted in Kenya despite the government’s plan to sell part of its shareholding. Appearing before a joint sitting of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance & National Planning and Public Debt & Privatisation, Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter […]Business TodayJan 20, 2026 at 11:51Safaricom Assures Kenyans Company Will Remain Fully Kenyan Despite Share Sale
Kenyan Wall StreetJan 20, 2026 at 08:19Safaricom Defends Ethiopia Strategy as Share Sale Pricing Remains Sticky Point | The Kenyan WallstreetLawmakers and several stakeholders have questioned why the shares were not offered to the wider public, arguing that an open market process could have allowe...Kenyan Wall StreetJan 20, 2026 at 08:19Safaricom Defends Ethiopia Strategy as Share Sale Pricing Remains Sticky Point | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business TodayJan 19, 2026 at 13:43Safaricom to Roll Out New Pricing Model For Internet ServicesSafaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fibre broadband for Kenyan homes and offices.Business TodayJan 19, 2026 at 13:43Safaricom to Roll Out New Pricing Model For Internet Services
Business TodayJan 18, 2026 at 12:14NSE Insists Block Trading Board Be Used for Safaricom SaleThe Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has emphasised that Kenya’s planned sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc must go through the exchange to ensure transparency and stability. In a memorandum to the National Assembly, the NSE warned that carrying out the transaction as an off-market private deal could undermine investor confidence and obscure […]Business TodayJan 18, 2026 at 12:14NSE Insists Block Trading Board Be Used for Safaricom Sale
Tech TrendsJan 16, 2026 at 19:58Safaricom Appoints Sylvia Anampiu to Lead Fixed BusinessSafaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to enhance its fixed broadband offerings, introducing flexible pricing for home and office internet.Tech TrendsJan 16, 2026 at 19:58Safaricom Appoints Sylvia Anampiu to Lead Fixed Business
Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 19:54Chamber of Commerce Raises Economic Concerns Over Safaricom Stake SaleKenya’s business community has raised fresh concerns over the government’s plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom PLC, warning Parliament against rushing a decision that could have long-term economic and strategic consequences. Appearing before a joint sitting of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Select Committee on Public Debt […]Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 19:54Chamber of Commerce Raises Economic Concerns Over Safaricom Stake Sale
Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 13:43Safaricom Stake Sale Faces Scrutiny as Parliament Questions Ksh34 Share PriceParliament has intensified scrutiny of the government’s plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom PLC, with MPs questioning the proposed share price and pushing for greater public involvement in the process. During its fourth day of stakeholder hearings on Friday, January 16, 2026, lawmakers sitting on the Joint Committee on Finance and Planning […]Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 13:43Safaricom Stake Sale Faces Scrutiny as Parliament Questions Ksh34 Share Price
The Trading RoomJan 16, 2026 at 12:19Bold Innovation : M-Pesa Partners ADI Foundation to Roll Out Blockchain Payments in 8 CountriesM-Pesa has partnered with Abu Dhabi–based ADI Foundation to launch blockchain infrastructure across eight African countries, including Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique, and TanzaniaThe Trading RoomJan 16, 2026 at 12:19Bold Innovation : M-Pesa Partners ADI Foundation to Roll Out Blockchain Payments in 8 Countries
Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 11:37Outstanding Workplace Earns Safaricom Kenya’s No. 1 Employer StatusSafaricom (NSE: SCOM) has been named Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer Africa for 2026.Business TodayJan 16, 2026 at 11:37Outstanding Workplace Earns Safaricom Kenya’s No. 1 Employer Status
Business DailyJan 15, 2026 at 18:45Banks say 300m Safaricom shares should be sold to publicOnly 25 percent of Safaricom’s shares are currently available for trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with the majority 75 percent held by the government, Vodacom and its UK-based parent...Business DailyJan 15, 2026 at 18:45Banks say 300m Safaricom shares should be sold to public
Tech TrendsJan 15, 2026 at 08:28Kenyan Regulators Back Government’s Safaricom Stake SaleKenyan regulatory heads have formally endorsed the government’s plan to divest a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to the Vodacom Group.Tech TrendsJan 15, 2026 at 08:28Kenyan Regulators Back Government’s Safaricom Stake Sale
Business TodayJan 14, 2026 at 11:47Safaricom Director Wins Global Social Innovator AwardMs Karen Basiye, Safaricom Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, has been named a Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026.Business TodayJan 14, 2026 at 11:47Safaricom Director Wins Global Social Innovator Award
Kenyan Wall StreetJan 14, 2026 at 07:03Security at the Centre as Government Defends Safaricom Sale | The Kenyan WallstreetNational security dominated deliberations in Parliament on Tuesday as the government moved to justify plans to reduce its stake in Safaricom PLCKenyan Wall StreetJan 14, 2026 at 07:03Security at the Centre as Government Defends Safaricom Sale | The Kenyan Wallstreet