Safaricom’s Michael Joseph redeployed to lead Ethiopia campaign
Joseph steps down as Board Chairperson and is replaced by John Ngumi.
Dominic Kirui
2:20
Safaricom mulls new rural connectivity plan
Growth in mobile data drives up full year results as company looks to secure more rural subscribers.
2:20
Vodacom, Safaricom M-Pesa focused JV completed
Partners prep to bolster M-Pesa brand, with ambitions to accelerate financial services on the continent.
1:20
Kenya telcos waive transaction fees amid COVID-19 outbreak
Central bank approves move as a general service lockdown looms within the East African country.
1:10
Safaricom, AWS unite on cloud service to East Africa
Kenyan telco secured Advanced Consulting Partner status within AWS partner network.
2:00
Safaricom to bid for Ethiopia telco license in April 2020
Company looks to cement partnership due to expected high entry costs associated with the market.
2:10
M-Post arrives in Kenya
Safaricom and Postal Corporation of Kenya collaborate on solution to facilitate digital mail boxes.
1:40
Vodacom, Safaricom plan joint bid to enter Ethiopia
Kenya telco needs US$2-bn to launch into the East African country, according to MD Michael Joseph.
2:10
Safaricom confirms new CEO appointment
Diageo Continental Europe's Peter Ndegwa to serve in leadership position from April 2020.
1:30
Safaricom happy with Kenya's response to Neon smartphone
Telco says over 600,000 units have been sold since April 2019.
1:40
Safaricom demands level playing field in Airtel-Telkom merger
Telco denies claims it is out to frustrate the deal.