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
Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 23:31Safaricom’s Sh15bn bond oversubscribed by 175.7%Safaricom’s five-year bond attracted applications of Sh41.4 billion against the targeted Sh15 billion, an oversubscription of 175.7 per cent.Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 23:31Safaricom’s Sh15bn bond oversubscribed by 175.7%
Business DailyDec 09, 2025 at 22:30Vodacom to recoup Safaricom upfront dividend in three yearsVodacom disclosed that the dividend payout is being financed through a loan facility from a local bank.Business DailyDec 09, 2025 at 22:30Vodacom to recoup Safaricom upfront dividend in three years
Business DailyDec 09, 2025 at 20:30Safaricom raises Sh20bn from corporate bond saleTotal bids received for the offer were Sh41.6 billion, surpassing the target of Sh15 billion which handed the telecoms operator the window to take additional Sh5 billion.Business DailyDec 09, 2025 at 20:30Safaricom raises Sh20bn from corporate bond sale
Tech TrendsDec 09, 2025 at 15:29Safaricom Edges Toward a Future Shaped by Tech, Not Telco RootsThe company begins to confront the hard work of becoming something larger than a connectivity provider as new digital ambitions pull it into territory with higher risks and higher expectationsTech TrendsDec 09, 2025 at 15:29Safaricom Edges Toward a Future Shaped by Tech, Not Telco Roots
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 09, 2025 at 14:44Airtel Money Tops 10%, M-Pesa Falls Below 90% Market Share | The Kenyan WallstreetAirtel Money reached 10.3% in the September 2025 quarter as M-Pesa slipped to 89.7%. Mobile-money subscriptions hit 47.7M and penetration rose to 91% in Kenya.Kenyan Wall StreetDec 09, 2025 at 14:44Airtel Money Tops 10%, M-Pesa Falls Below 90% Market Share | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The Trading RoomDec 09, 2025 at 09:10Vodacom Launches Bold Proposal to Acquire an Additional 15% Stake in SafaricomVodacom Group Limited, which currently owns a 40% stake in Safaricom PLC through Vodafone Kenya Limited, has proposed to purchase an additional 15% stake in Safaricom from the Government of Kenya (GoK)The Trading RoomDec 09, 2025 at 09:10Vodacom Launches Bold Proposal to Acquire an Additional 15% Stake in Safaricom
Tech TrendsDec 09, 2025 at 08:57Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom dealExplore the new regulations for Safaricom CEO and Chairman positions mandated by the Kenyan government for local leadership.Tech TrendsDec 09, 2025 at 08:57Kenya rules out expatriate leadership for Safaricom in Vodacom deal
Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 01:22Government to sell 15% stake in Safaricom for Sh204.3bnThe government has entered into an agreement with Vodafone Kenya to sell its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom and future Safaricom dividends amounting to Sh55.7 billion for Sh244.5 billion.Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 01:22Government to sell 15% stake in Safaricom for Sh204.3bn
Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 01:07Safaricom targets Sh15bn from corporate bondSafaricom is set to raise up to Sh20 billion in the first tranche of its Sh40 billion medium-term note programme, offering investors an annual interest rate of 10.4 per cent.Pesa WallDec 09, 2025 at 01:07Safaricom targets Sh15bn from corporate bond
Business DailyDec 08, 2025 at 15:01Treasury selling Safaricom shares at 15.4pc discount, Investment bank says The National Treasury has stood by its valuation of the company amid contention on pricing from various quarters.Business DailyDec 08, 2025 at 15:01Treasury selling Safaricom shares at 15.4pc discount, Investment bank says
Business DailyDec 08, 2025 at 13:11Investment bank says Treasury selling Safaricom shares at 15.4pc discountThe National Treasury has stood by its valuation of the company amid contention on pricing from various quarters.Business DailyDec 08, 2025 at 13:11Investment bank says Treasury selling Safaricom shares at 15.4pc discount
Business TodayDec 08, 2025 at 13:07Parliament Opens Public Participation on Safaricom Stake Sale PlanKenyans now have an opportunity to give their opinions on the government’s plan to sell part of its shares in Safaricom, after the National Assembly officially opened the public participation process. This step comes at a time when the government has already announced that it expects Ksh 244.5 billion from the deal, which is meant […]Business TodayDec 08, 2025 at 13:07Parliament Opens Public Participation on Safaricom Stake Sale Plan
Business TodayDec 08, 2025 at 11:01Kenya to Sell 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodaphone: Unpacking the DealKenya Government announced on December 3, 2025, that it had agreed to sell its 15% stake in Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya, for approximately KSh 244.5 Billion. Over the past decade, Kenya has built highways, railways, airports, and energy grids through aggressive borrowing. The infrastructure is real. So is the debt. The question was never […]Business TodayDec 08, 2025 at 11:01Kenya to Sell 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodaphone: Unpacking the Deal
Business DailyDec 07, 2025 at 20:00Safaricom stake sale bodes well for growthBy opting for the initial Sh40.2 billion payment from Vodacom, the State is banking on the present time value of money, at an opportune moment for the country and the strategic telco.Business DailyDec 07, 2025 at 20:00Safaricom stake sale bodes well for growth
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 06, 2025 at 09:04M-PESA Ethiopia Says Ethio Telecom Blocked New Lehulm App | The Kenyan WallstreetM-PESA Ethiopia says Ethio Telecom blocked access to its new Lehulm app, echoing World Bank findings on competitive imbalances in Ethiopia’s telecom sector.Kenyan Wall StreetDec 06, 2025 at 09:04M-PESA Ethiopia Says Ethio Telecom Blocked New Lehulm App | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyDec 04, 2025 at 22:00Treasury gives up Sh15bn in race for Safaricom dividendsIn the year ended March 2025, the Treasury banked full-year dividends worth Sh16.83 billion from its 14.02 billion shares in Safaricom, which paid shareholders Sh1.20 per share for the period.Business DailyDec 04, 2025 at 22:00Treasury gives up Sh15bn in race for Safaricom dividends
Business DailyDec 04, 2025 at 16:00Safaricom deal a focal point in state assets useSafaricom is the region’s most profitable company, boasting impressive margins and unmatched dominance in mobile money through M-Pesa.Business DailyDec 04, 2025 at 16:00Safaricom deal a focal point in state assets use
Business TodayDec 04, 2025 at 13:52Govt to Sell Safaricom Stake as it Eyes Ksh244B for Infrastructure FundThe Government of Kenya is preparing to sell a portion of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, opening the way for Vodafone Kenya Limited to increase its stake in the country’s largest telecommunications company. This follows a formal notice served to Safaricom on 03 December 2025, signalling Vodafone Kenya’s intention not to make a mandatory takeover […]Business TodayDec 04, 2025 at 13:52Govt to Sell Safaricom Stake as it Eyes Ksh244B for Infrastructure Fund
Tech TrendsDec 04, 2025 at 12:16Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 BillionThe Government of Kenya has offloaded majority control of Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya Limited in a deal valued at Kes 244.5 billion.Tech TrendsDec 04, 2025 at 12:16Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 Billion
Kenyan Wall StreetDec 04, 2025 at 07:43Government to Net KSh 244.5Bn on 20% Safaricom Stake Sale | The Kenyan WallstreetVodacom is set to take majority control of Safaricom in a KSh 312.6B restructuring as the government nets KSh 244.5B from its stake sale and dividend deal.Kenyan Wall StreetDec 04, 2025 at 07:43Government to Net KSh 244.5Bn on 20% Safaricom Stake Sale | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyDec 03, 2025 at 22:45State set for Sh245bn windfall from sale of Safaricom stakeThe Treasury is also planning to offload a 65 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an IPO by March 2026 to raise about Sh100 billion.Business DailyDec 03, 2025 at 22:45State set for Sh245bn windfall from sale of Safaricom stake
Business TodayDec 03, 2025 at 12:32Vivo Energy, Safaricom Unlock Value for Kenyan DriversVivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country in partnership with Safaricom, have announced a boost to Bundle Ya DereeBusiness TodayDec 03, 2025 at 12:32Vivo Energy, Safaricom Unlock Value for Kenyan Drivers
Tech TrendsDec 03, 2025 at 07:01Safaricom Apologizes and Restores Data Bundles After Public UproarSafaricom has moved swiftly to quell a public backlash following a sudden reduction in the value of its popular 'No-Expiry' data bundlesTech TrendsDec 03, 2025 at 07:01Safaricom Apologizes and Restores Data Bundles After Public Uproar
Business DailyDec 01, 2025 at 13:12Safaricom restores slashed mobile data bundles after uproarTelco says the slash was a technical issue and customers who got less data have been refunded the remaining amountBusiness DailyDec 01, 2025 at 13:12Safaricom restores slashed mobile data bundles after uproar
Business TodayNov 28, 2025 at 19:03Corporate Bonds Market Ignites on EABL, Safaricom NotesCorporate Bonds are now the new attraction as investors seek these debt instruments with renewed interest and stronger appetite. The bull run that has been on in the Equities market also seems to be taking a breather, as foreign investors shift to the US markets in anticipation of a rally and another rate cut by […]Business TodayNov 28, 2025 at 19:03Corporate Bonds Market Ignites on EABL, Safaricom Notes
Tech TrendsNov 28, 2025 at 13:15How Safaricom Enterprise Solutions are Powering Skyward Express and Local SMEsDiscover how Safaricom Enterprise solutions are transforming Kenyan businesses like Freight-In-Time and Skyward Express.Tech TrendsNov 28, 2025 at 13:15How Safaricom Enterprise Solutions are Powering Skyward Express and Local SMEs
The Trading RoomNov 28, 2025 at 09:49Safaricom Kicks Off KES 40Bn MTN With KES 15Bn IssueSafaricom PLC has officially launched the first tranche under its KES 40 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) programme, marking a significant development in the Kenyan corporate debt marketThe Trading RoomNov 28, 2025 at 09:49Safaricom Kicks Off KES 40Bn MTN With KES 15Bn Issue
Tech TrendsNov 27, 2025 at 15:35Safaricom’s DigiFarm Launches Instant Cash Advance to Support Kenya’s Tea FarmersSafaricom’s DigiFarm launches instant cash advance to support Kenya's tea farmers in managing cashflow challenges effectively.Tech TrendsNov 27, 2025 at 15:35Safaricom’s DigiFarm Launches Instant Cash Advance to Support Kenya’s Tea Farmers
Business DailyNov 27, 2025 at 13:44Safaricom halves data bundles for mobile internet usersSubscribers have seen the mobile data allocations slashed since the weekend, including the ‘No Expiry’ packages, now at fixed or customisable rates ...Business DailyNov 27, 2025 at 13:44Safaricom halves data bundles for mobile internet users
The Trading RoomNov 26, 2025 at 20:31Vodacom Eyes Portion of Government’s 35% Stake in Safaricom PLCIn a strategic move that could reconfigure the telecommunications landscape in East Africa, South Africa’s Vodacom Group has formally expressed its intention to acquire a portion of the Kenyan government’s stake in Safaricom PLC – East Africa’s most valuable firm by market capitalizationThe Trading RoomNov 26, 2025 at 20:31Vodacom Eyes Portion of Government’s 35% Stake in Safaricom PLC
Business DailyNov 26, 2025 at 20:06Safaricom sticks to 80pc profit for dividend policySafaricom is raising the funds to carry out sustainability projects in Kenya and Ethiopia. ...Business DailyNov 26, 2025 at 20:06Safaricom sticks to 80pc profit for dividend policy
Soko DirectoryNov 26, 2025 at 13:42Abdi Dahir Becomes The Newest Millionaire Courtesy Of SafaricomAbdi Dahir, a 25-year-old resident of Garissa, is the latest recipient of KSh1 million in the Safaricom @25 Shangwe consumer promotionSoko DirectoryNov 26, 2025 at 13:42Abdi Dahir Becomes The Newest Millionaire Courtesy Of Safaricom
Tech TrendsNov 26, 2025 at 10:59Safaricom Targets 10,000 M-PESA TPS with Cloud-Native Daraja 3.0 OverhaulSafaricom has set a bold new target to process 10,000 M-PESA transactions every single second by January 2026.Tech TrendsNov 26, 2025 at 10:59Safaricom Targets 10,000 M-PESA TPS with Cloud-Native Daraja 3.0 Overhaul
Business DailyNov 25, 2025 at 21:00Safaricom woos investors with Sh15bn tax-free bondSafaricom is seeking billions of shillings to broaden its 4G and 5G networks as it ramps up its data business to offset a decline in mobile calls, where it has seen a small revenue fall due to...Business DailyNov 25, 2025 at 21:00Safaricom woos investors with Sh15bn tax-free bond
Soko DirectoryNov 25, 2025 at 13:56Safaricom Kicks Off KSh15 Billion Tax-Exempt Green Bond Under KSh40 Billion Domestic Note ProgrammeSafaricom (NSE: SCOM) has launched the first KSh15 billion tranche of its KSh40 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note ProgrammeSoko DirectoryNov 25, 2025 at 13:56Safaricom Kicks Off KSh15 Billion Tax-Exempt Green Bond Under KSh40 Billion Domestic Note Programme
Tech TrendsNov 25, 2025 at 12:59Safaricom Unveils Daraja 3.0 for Faster M-PESA IntegrationSafaricom has officially launched Daraja 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its M-PESA API platform - Here is what you need to know.Tech TrendsNov 25, 2025 at 12:59Safaricom Unveils Daraja 3.0 for Faster M-PESA Integration
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 25, 2025 at 07:31Safaricom Begins MTN With KSh 15Bn Green Notes at 10.40% | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom has opened a KSh 15Bn green note offer under its KSh 40Bn MTN, pricing the five-year issue at a fixed 10.40 percent for eligible green projects.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 25, 2025 at 07:31Safaricom Begins MTN With KSh 15Bn Green Notes at 10.40% | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 24, 2025 at 12:32Uchumi Extends 2019 High as Safaricom Leads Monday Turnover | The Kenyan WallstreetUchumi hits its highest level since 2019 as Safaricom drives KSh 351M of midday turnover. Foreign sells hit KSh 164M as the NASI drops 0.92%.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 24, 2025 at 12:32Uchumi Extends 2019 High as Safaricom Leads Monday Turnover | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 24, 2025 at 08:34Safaricom Seeks Renewal of Core Network and Gateway Licences | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom has applied to renew its Tier 1 network and international gateway licences, with the Communications Authority inviting public input within 30 days.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 24, 2025 at 08:34Safaricom Seeks Renewal of Core Network and Gateway Licences | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Soko DirectoryNov 23, 2025 at 07:24Safaricom Unveils Four New Millionaires in Ongoing Shangwe 25 Consumer PromotionSafaricom PLC has introduced four new millionaires in the ongoing Shangwe 25 consumer promotion, marking yet another milestone in the companySoko DirectoryNov 23, 2025 at 07:24Safaricom Unveils Four New Millionaires in Ongoing Shangwe 25 Consumer Promotion
Business DailyNov 20, 2025 at 21:45Vodacom eyes State stake in SafaricomVodacom Group previously increased its stake in Safaricom through an all-share deal with its UK parent, Vodafone Plc, in 2017.Business DailyNov 20, 2025 at 21:45Vodacom eyes State stake in Safaricom
Tech TrendsNov 20, 2025 at 12:51Safaricom Looks to Investors for the Capital It Needs to Hold Its Lead in Kenya and EthiopiaInvestors are watching whether Safaricom can turn a massive cash injection into real momentum on both sides of the borderTech TrendsNov 20, 2025 at 12:51Safaricom Looks to Investors for the Capital It Needs to Hold Its Lead in Kenya and Ethiopia
The Trading RoomNov 20, 2025 at 09:20Safaricom Taps Market with KES 40B MTN Amid Falling YieldsSafaricom PLC has announced that the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA) has cleared the company to set up a KES 40B Medium Term Note (MTN) programme, allowing it to issue green, social, or sustainability bonds, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure upgrades among other purposesThe Trading RoomNov 20, 2025 at 09:20Safaricom Taps Market with KES 40B MTN Amid Falling Yields
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 20, 2025 at 07:48Safaricom Gets Approval for KSh 40Bn Corporate Bond | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom has secured approval for a KSh 40Bn MTN programme, adding major supply to Kenya’s corporate bond market after strong demand for EABL’s recent issue.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 20, 2025 at 07:48Safaricom Gets Approval for KSh 40Bn Corporate Bond | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Business DailyNov 19, 2025 at 21:15Safaricom to raise Sh40bn in largest corporate bondSafaricom’s first corporate bond is expected to revitalise a debt segment, which has been in a lull for years as Treasury bonds dominate.Business DailyNov 19, 2025 at 21:15Safaricom to raise Sh40bn in largest corporate bond
Business DailyNov 19, 2025 at 20:30Mobile money agents’ transfers in biggest fall since M-Pesa entryThe drop in cash handled by agents coincided with the continued piling of unpaid bills to State contractors and suppliers, which hit Sh524.8 billion as of June, further straining the flow of cash...Business DailyNov 19, 2025 at 20:30Mobile money agents’ transfers in biggest fall since M-Pesa entry
Soko DirectoryNov 19, 2025 at 15:05The Goodies Lined Up For Shangwe At 25 By SafaricomSafaricom is turning 25, and the telco has rolled out a massive “Shangwe @ 25” promotion to reward its loyal customers and their communities.Soko DirectoryNov 19, 2025 at 15:05The Goodies Lined Up For Shangwe At 25 By Safaricom
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 19, 2025 at 14:05Safaricom CFO Dilip Pal: Behind the Record Half-Year Numbers | The Kenyan WallstreetSafaricom delivered its strongest half-year performance in history, KSh 42.78 billion in net income and surpassing KSh 200 billion in group revenue for HY26.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 19, 2025 at 14:05Safaricom CFO Dilip Pal: Behind the Record Half-Year Numbers | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenyan Wall StreetNov 18, 2025 at 13:40Uchumi and Limuru Lead Tuesday Gains, Safaricom Top Turnover | The Kenyan WallstreetUchumi jumps to 0.57 and Limuru hits its highest since 2022. Turnover reaches 690M as Safaricom leads trades. NASI slips 0.16% and foreign sells hit KSh 323M.Kenyan Wall StreetNov 18, 2025 at 13:40Uchumi and Limuru Lead Tuesday Gains, Safaricom Top Turnover | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Tech TrendsNov 18, 2025 at 11:25A Deeper Look at the M-PESA Transformation Unfolding Inside a Company Planning Its Next Phase of ExpansionSafaricom is entering a phase where scale forces hard technical choices, and the outcome depends on whether its upgraded systems can carry millions of daily interactions without slipping under the weight of a region that keeps demanding more.Tech TrendsNov 18, 2025 at 11:25A Deeper Look at the M-PESA Transformation Unfolding Inside a Company Planning Its Next Phase of Expansion
Tech TrendsNov 17, 2025 at 15:45Kenya Pushes Ahead With Its Digital Vision While Safaricom Carries the Weight of Protecting ItA new culture takes shape inside security rooms where verification replaces comfort and caution sits behind every loginTech TrendsNov 17, 2025 at 15:45Kenya Pushes Ahead With Its Digital Vision While Safaricom Carries the Weight of Protecting It
Soko DirectoryNov 17, 2025 at 06:28M-PESA Empowering Change: Inside the Tunaweza PWD Group Transforming Lives in MombasaMicro, small, and medium-sized enterprises(MSMEs) are key sources of jobs, income, and local growth—especially for women, youth, and vulnerable groupsSoko DirectoryNov 17, 2025 at 06:28M-PESA Empowering Change: Inside the Tunaweza PWD Group Transforming Lives in Mombasa
The Trading RoomNov 16, 2025 at 11:47Vodacom Rules Out M-PESA Split, Defying Regulatory PressureVodacom Group, the parent company of Safaricom PLC, has firmly rejected the possibility of splitting its lucrative M-PESA fintech platform from its telecommunications unit and listing it separately on the stock marketThe Trading RoomNov 16, 2025 at 11:47Vodacom Rules Out M-PESA Split, Defying Regulatory Pressure
Tech TrendsNov 15, 2025 at 13:23Safaricom Announces Scheduled Fuliza System UpgradeFuliza System Upgrade is set for the early hours of Monday, 17th November 2025, lasting one hour between 01:00 Hrs and 02:00 Hrs.Tech TrendsNov 15, 2025 at 13:23Safaricom Announces Scheduled Fuliza System Upgrade