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
Business TodayJan 13, 2026 at 23:39Government Begins Process to sell 15% Safaricom ShareholdingThe government has taken a major step towards selling part of its stake in Safaricom PLC as it looks for new ways to raise money for development and reduce reliance on borrowing and higher taxes. The National Treasury has confirmed that it is in the process of selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom […]Business TodayJan 13, 2026 at 23:39Government Begins Process to sell 15% Safaricom Shareholding
Business DailyJan 13, 2026 at 19:56Airtel plans overdraft offer to rival Safaricom’s FulizaDigital overdraft has been gaining pace with increased adoption of mobile money services. ...Business DailyJan 13, 2026 at 19:56Airtel plans overdraft offer to rival Safaricom’s Fuliza
Tech TrendsJan 13, 2026 at 13:23M-PESA Taps Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation to Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Across AfricaM-PESA Africa has announced a partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its platform. Tech TrendsJan 13, 2026 at 13:23M-PESA Taps Abu Dhabi’s ADI Foundation to Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Across Africa
Kenyan Wall StreetJan 13, 2026 at 09:17Parliament Opens Hearings on Safaricom Share Sale Plan | The Kenyan WallstreetParliament will begin stakeholder hearings on the government’s plan to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, a move closely watched by KenyansKenyan Wall StreetJan 13, 2026 at 09:17Parliament Opens Hearings on Safaricom Share Sale Plan | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The Trading RoomJan 10, 2026 at 10:07Safaricom 15% Stake Sale: National Assembly Wraps Up Landmark Public ParticipationThe National Assembly concluded the public participation period regarding the proposed sale of the government’s 15% stake in Safaricom Plc (NSE: SCOM)The Trading RoomJan 10, 2026 at 10:07Safaricom 15% Stake Sale: National Assembly Wraps Up Landmark Public Participation
Business TodayJan 09, 2026 at 15:46Inside the Origin of M-Pesa and the Controversial Role of UK Techie Nick HughesThe success of M-Pesa, steered by CEO Michael Joseph, transformed Kenya, a once predominantly cash-driven economy, into a global leader in mobile money innovation.Business TodayJan 09, 2026 at 15:46Inside the Origin of M-Pesa and the Controversial Role of UK Techie Nick Hughes
Business TodayJan 09, 2026 at 12:12Safaricom Ranked Most Reliable Mobile Internet ProviderA recent customer survey has confirmed Safaricom as the most reliable mobile internet provider in Kenya, surpassing Airtel, Telkom Kenya, and Jamii Telkom in both speed and service consistency. Subscribers on Safaricom’s network reported fewer interruptions and steadier connections than users of competing networks. Only 4.4 per cent of Safaricom customers described their internet speeds […]Business TodayJan 09, 2026 at 12:12Safaricom Ranked Most Reliable Mobile Internet Provider
Kenyan Wall StreetJan 07, 2026 at 16:33Safaricom’s Green Bond Rings in a New Era for Kenyan Investors | The Kenyan WallstreetThe NSE bell rang for Safaricom’s Green note and a live trade in red-jacket tradition started the secondary market for the KSh 20.0Bn tranche.Kenyan Wall StreetJan 07, 2026 at 16:33Safaricom’s Green Bond Rings in a New Era for Kenyan Investors | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business TodayJan 06, 2026 at 17:28Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Destroy Safaricom Mast in Latest Lamu County AttackSuspected militants from the Islamist group al-Shabaab have destroyed a telecommunications mast in a remote village in Lamu county, leaving residents cut off from mobile phone and internet services. The raid took place in the early hours of Tuesday in Mangai village, with attackers striking the Safaricom tower at around 12.30 am before fleeing into […]Business TodayJan 06, 2026 at 17:28Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Destroy Safaricom Mast in Latest Lamu County Attack
Business DailyJan 05, 2026 at 16:00Nearly a quarter of Safaricom customers do not trust data, SMS chargesA regulatory survey shows Safaricom lags rivals on billing trust just as mobile data overtakes voice as its biggest revenue line.Business DailyJan 05, 2026 at 16:00Nearly a quarter of Safaricom customers do not trust data, SMS charges
Business TodayJan 02, 2026 at 09:51The Three Men Who Built Safaricom Into a Corporate GiantSafaricom enduring strength lies not just in technology or market share, but in leadership that understood when to build, when to stabilise, and when to take calculated risks.Business TodayJan 02, 2026 at 09:51The Three Men Who Built Safaricom Into a Corporate Giant
Tech TrendsDec 31, 2025 at 12:55Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatilityExplore the latest on Safaricom Ethiopia data price changes, with a 44% increase affecting all mobile data packages.Tech TrendsDec 31, 2025 at 12:55Safaricom Ethiopia announces aggressive data price hike amid currency volatility
Business DailyDec 30, 2025 at 21:15Safaricom Ethiopia increases data tariffs in Kenya boostSafaricom Ethiopia hikes data prices by 44 percent as it pushes to break even and boost profits amid currency depreciation.Business DailyDec 30, 2025 at 21:15Safaricom Ethiopia increases data tariffs in Kenya boost
Business DailyDec 27, 2025 at 13:30How Elon Musk made peace with Safaricom and Airtel in internet warBillionaire Elon Musk entered Kenya aiming to disrupt its telecoms giants. Two years later, his company, Starlink has struck very different deals with Safaricom and Airtel Africa.Business DailyDec 27, 2025 at 13:30How Elon Musk made peace with Safaricom and Airtel in internet war
Tech TrendsDec 24, 2025 at 13:39Ruto Backs Safaricom and Ethio Telecom in a High Stakes Regional PushSafaricom’s expansion stops looking like a business plan once heads of state step into the frameTech TrendsDec 24, 2025 at 13:39Ruto Backs Safaricom and Ethio Telecom in a High Stakes Regional Push
Business DailyDec 23, 2025 at 22:30State considers insurance for loss of M-Pesa depositsThe KDIC says in a fresh report that excluding mobile money users from the deposit insurance system has left a significant portion of the population exposed.Business DailyDec 23, 2025 at 22:30State considers insurance for loss of M-Pesa deposits
Business DailyDec 23, 2025 at 13:45Unga sued for intruding into manager’s M-Pesa recordsCourt stops disciplinary proceedings against a senior manager at Unga Limited, ruling that the firm breached its own procedures.Business DailyDec 23, 2025 at 13:45Unga sued for intruding into manager’s M-Pesa records
Business TodayDec 23, 2025 at 12:20CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital MarketsThe Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted regulatory approval to Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), marking a major step in expanding digital access to Kenya’s capital markets. Under the new licences, the two mobile money operators will be allowed to offer regulated digital platforms that […]Business TodayDec 23, 2025 at 12:20CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital Markets
Business DailyDec 22, 2025 at 19:30Safaricom-linked Sacco boss exits as depositors’ claims delayedInformation in the annual report for the year ended December 2024 shows the co-operative was hit by Sh380 million unexpected requests from customers to pull out of the product, triggering the...Business DailyDec 22, 2025 at 19:30Safaricom-linked Sacco boss exits as depositors’ claims delayed
Business DailyDec 21, 2025 at 22:15NSE investors to buy, sell shares directly via M-PesaInvestors under Ziiidi will not require an individual share trading account with M-Pesa; hosting an omnibus account, which pools funds from multiple investors into a single account managed by...Business DailyDec 21, 2025 at 22:15NSE investors to buy, sell shares directly via M-Pesa
Tech TrendsDec 19, 2025 at 09:45Safaricom’s rise as a platform is changing who wants to own itKenya tax regime shapes Safaricom tech strategy as Vodacom trims ownership while Asahi’s EABL entry reframes Diageo’s exit in Kenya todayTech TrendsDec 19, 2025 at 09:45Safaricom’s rise as a platform is changing who wants to own it
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 19, 2025 at 09:01Why Green Investments Like Safaricom's New Bond Are Largely Tax-Free | The Kenyan WallstreetKenya is increasingly using tax incentives to accelerate green investments, with interest earned on qualifying green bonds often exempt from withholding tax. Kenyan Wall StreetDec 19, 2025 at 09:01Why Green Investments Like Safaricom's New Bond Are Largely Tax-Free | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 19, 2025 at 08:20Safaricom’s Green Bond Officialy Lists on the NSE | The Kenyan WallstreetThe bond offers a fixed interest rate of 10.40% per annum and is tax-exempt—features that resonated strongly with retail investors.Kenyan Wall StreetDec 19, 2025 at 08:20Safaricom’s Green Bond Officialy Lists on the NSE | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyDec 17, 2025 at 16:15Safaricom now draws more service quality complaints than AirtelThe fall in Safaricom’s satisfaction score coincided with a growing number of customers reporting challenges using core services, including voice calls, short message service and internet...Business DailyDec 17, 2025 at 16:15Safaricom now draws more service quality complaints than Airtel
Tech TrendsDec 16, 2025 at 22:23Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSESafaricom PLC has today officially listed its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) - Read more.Tech TrendsDec 16, 2025 at 22:23Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSE
Business DailyDec 16, 2025 at 21:302, 453 individuals splashed Sh39bn in Safaricom bond The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) revealed that individual investors controlled more than three-quarters of government bonds trading accounts.Business DailyDec 16, 2025 at 21:302, 453 individuals splashed Sh39bn in Safaricom bond
Business DailyDec 11, 2025 at 23:15Advisers to earn Sh2.3bn in State sale of SafaricomSafaricom raises Sh20bn from corporate bond saleBusiness DailyDec 11, 2025 at 23:15Advisers to earn Sh2.3bn in State sale of Safaricom
Business DailyDec 11, 2025 at 21:45Safaricom taps Sh18bn loan for Ethiopia expansionSafaricom has over 10 million active customers in Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous market.Business DailyDec 11, 2025 at 21:45Safaricom taps Sh18bn loan for Ethiopia expansion
Business TodayDec 11, 2025 at 15:05Safaricom Secures US$138m from Standard Bank for Its Ethiopian SubsidiarySafaricom Plc, a leading telecommunications firm, has sealed a $138m funding deal with South Africa’s Standard Bank, to assist the operator’s drive to rollout digital infrastructure and its services in Ethiopia, one of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Safaricom has secured the funding from Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, which also acted as the […]Business TodayDec 11, 2025 at 15:05Safaricom Secures US$138m from Standard Bank for Its Ethiopian Subsidiary
Tech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 14:11Airtel Money Breaks Past 10 Percent and Forces a New Reading of M-PESA’s Position in KenyaKenya’s mobile-money story reaches a new stretch point where customer habits, pricing battles and deeper digital use collide in unexpected waysTech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 14:11Airtel Money Breaks Past 10 Percent and Forces a New Reading of M-PESA’s Position in Kenya
The Trading RoomDec 11, 2025 at 12:46Stanbic and Safaricom sign USD 138 Million Partnership to Expand Network AccessThis partnership by Stanbic and Safaricom demonstrates the power of regional collaboration in unlocking long term valueThe Trading RoomDec 11, 2025 at 12:46Stanbic and Safaricom sign USD 138 Million Partnership to Expand Network Access
Tech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 12:13Standard Bank injects $138 million into Safaricom Ethiopia to fuel network expansionStandard Bank has announced a $138 million financing deal with Safaricom to accelerate the operator's expansion in EthiopiaTech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 12:13Standard Bank injects $138 million into Safaricom Ethiopia to fuel network expansion
Tech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 08:21Safaricom’s Green Bond oversubscribed by 176% as investors pour in KES 41.6 billionSafaricom Green Bond sees a 175.7% oversubscription rate, showcasing investor confidence in the company’s sustainability strategy.Tech TrendsDec 11, 2025 at 08:21Safaricom’s Green Bond oversubscribed by 176% as investors pour in KES 41.6 billion
Business TodayDec 10, 2025 at 13:30Safaricom Green Bond Attracts Bids Worth KSh 41.6 Bn Billion, 175.7% OversubscriptionSafaricom Plc, a listed telecommunication firm in Kenya, has received bids worth KSh 41.6 billion for the first issue of its green corporate bond, against a target of KSh 15 billion, an oversubscription of 175.7%. Safaricom will kick in the green shoe option, so as to absorb an additional KSh 5 billion, bringing total bids accepted […]Business TodayDec 10, 2025 at 13:30Safaricom Green Bond Attracts Bids Worth KSh 41.6 Bn Billion, 175.7% Oversubscription
Business TodayDec 10, 2025 at 13:16Airtel Money Gains Ground as M-Pesa Records First Major Share DipAirtel Money has reached a new milestone after its share of the mobile money market rose to 10.3 per cent in the quarter to September 2025. This is the first time the service has entered double digits. The latest data from the Communications Authority shows Airtel has been gaining ground steadily since 2023, helped by […]Business TodayDec 10, 2025 at 13:16Airtel Money Gains Ground as M-Pesa Records First Major Share Dip
The Trading RoomDec 10, 2025 at 10:11Safaricom Green Notes Receives KES 41.6B bids, recording 175% OversubscriptionSafaricom PLC’s Tranche 1 green note offer of its KES 40B Medium Term Note (MTN) programme received bids totalling KES 41The Trading RoomDec 10, 2025 at 10:11Safaricom Green Notes Receives KES 41.6B bids, recording 175% Oversubscription
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 10, 2025 at 07:37Safaricom's Green Bond Oversubscribed at KSh 41.4Bn | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom’s first green MTN tranche attracted KSh 41.4Bn in bids against a KSh 15Bn target, forcing a full greenshoe and lifting the tranche to KSh 20Bn.Kenyan Wall StreetDec 10, 2025 at 07:37Safaricom's Green Bond Oversubscribed at KSh 41.4Bn | The Kenyan Wallstreet