Peter Ndegwa

New termination rates, excise duty dent Safaricom's voice revenue

Voice revenue decreased by 3.8% to KShs 39.99-billion, according to the company’s half-year results.
Vincent Matinde
1:40
Oct 27, 2022

Safaricom launches commercial 5G service

Country’s Communications Authority readies to release 5G policy document.
3:10

Safaricom Ethiopia switches on network

2G, 3G and 4G mobile services are available in 11 cities from today.
1:50
Aug 2, 2022

Safaricom’s Michael Joseph redeployed to lead Ethiopia campaign

Joseph steps down as Board Chairperson and is replaced by John Ngumi.
1:50
Jul 28, 2022

Safaricom spearheads tech talent initiative in Kenya

Company initiates aggressive recruitment campaign to target local developers.
1:50
Jul 6, 2022

Sylvia Mulinge to drive DX for MTN Uganda

Safaricom executive described as champion of digital transformation.
2:20
May 12, 2022

Safaricom reports bumper results as data users increase, M-Pesa advances

Telco also says Ethiopia ambitions are moving ahead as planned.
1:50
Mar 17, 2022

M-Pesa Africa’s strategy to capitalise on Kenya’s growth

Included in plans is investment in M-Pesa Super App both for customers and businesses.
2:10
Nov 10, 2021

Safaricom upbeat over Ethiopia despite conflict

Company announces investment target of between US$1.5bn and US$2bn.
2:40
Aug 17, 2021

Kenya looks to scale broadband connectivity across all schools by 2030

Nokia, Safaricom and UNICEF partner on latest initiative in support of govt ambition.
2:10
Jun 23, 2021

Safaricom launches M-Pesa Super App

Company sees this as a pre-cursor to more widespread uptake of the product across the continent.