Safaricom has announced an increase in Skiza revenue share for artists and content creators by 33%. Following the move, more than 20,000 artists and content-creators are set to benefit from increased earnings of 40% from [c]
Safaricom shareholders have given their nod for the setting up and incorporation of the Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia, the company that will begin operation in Ethiopia by next year. Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia was set up early [c]
HMD Global has announced the launch of its latest smartphone the Nokia C10 in Kenya. With its superior build quality in a sleek Nordic design, the Nokia C10 arrives to the portfolio as a result of [c]
The 28-year-old Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno is hoping to shine in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which kicks off today – Friday July 23, 2021, in Japan. Otieno who is representing Kenya alongside Ferdinand Omanyala in [c]
Kenya’s FIA rally stars Hamza Anwar, McRae Kimathi and Jeremy Wahome have expressed confidence ahead of the 3rd round of the African Rally Championship that kicks off on Friday 23 July to Sunday 25 July [c]
Safaricom has joined forces with former Global Teacher Prize winner, Peter Tabichi, to equip Keriko Mixed Secondary School in Nakuru County with computers and internet connectivity. The installation of the ICT infrastructure valued at Kshs [c]
Safaricom has announced a Kshs 1 million sponsorship for sprinter Mark Otieno’s campaign during this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games that will take place from 23 July. The 28-year-old athlete defied the odds by using borrowed shoes [c]
HUAWEI Mobile Services has partnered with Safaricom to bring a brand new payment method on its AppGallery. You can now make in-app purchases in your favorite AppGallery Apps and games, and buy HUAWEI Themes, via [c]
The Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) has appointed Anwar Soussa as the MD of the Operating Company in Ethiopia, effective July 1, 2021. He will report to the Board of the Ethiopia entity and Safaricom [c]
AAR Insurance has inked a deal with telecom provider Safaricom to roll out new technology infrastructure based on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of its goal to become a fully digital insurance company. [c]
Safaricom has announced a Kshs 17.5 million sponsorship for the Safari Rally as the event makes its return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar for the first time in close to two decades. The [c]
Safaricom has announced that it is on course to plant 1 million trees by end of this year as part of efforts to grow 5 million trees. The telco has already planted 700,000 trees covering [c]
Safaricom has unveiled BAZE, a mobile-first, video-on-demand service that offers a wide selection of local and regional short-form videos in comedy, drama, lifestyle, music, among others. The service will be accessible via *544*55# or www.baze.co.ke, giving [c]
Ethiopia has awarded a telecom license to the Global Partnership for Ethiopia, a consortium composed of Safaricom, Vodafone, Vodacom, CDC Group, and Sumitomo Corporation. The award of the license, which was highly anticipated, gives a [c]
Safaricom and Huawei have today announced the trial of an innovative new solution for restaurants, “Scan & Order”. This solution helps restaurants digitize their menu and ordering systems enabling them to provide better customer service, [c]
Safaricom has been presented with the “Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award” by the GSM Association (GSMA). The Award recognizes exceptional achievement in the mobile industry by an individual or organization that shape the [c]
Airtel has come out to refute claims that it is set to exit the Kenyan market as reported on various online platforms. In a statement, the telco’s CEO Prasanta Das maintained that the company remains [c]
Safaricom has partnered with Nakuru County to improve health services for over 100,000 people through an integrated electronic medical records program named Afya Moja. Afya Moja is a simple, mobile-based digital health passport that receives [c]
Telkom Kenya has announced the departure of two of its division MDs – that is Kris Senanu and Steve Okeyo. Kris Senanu was Telkom Kenya’s MD for Digital Service Delivery Unit while Steve Okeyo was [c]
Safaricom has announced the launch of trials for the trail-blazing 5G technology for its customers. The trial will begin with both individual and enterprise customers in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega. As part of its [c]
Safaricom has been awarded the 2020 top taxpayer in the country under the Large Taxpayers category by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), a ceremony that took place at the Michael Joseph Centre, Nairobi. KRA, the [c]
The Court of Appeal on March 10, 2021 declined to grant Safaricom a request to set aside an interim court order issued last year by the High Court directing Kenya’s largest mobile communications operator and [c]
Safaricom has unveiled the second edition of the ‘Browse Bila Waas’ campaign that will see customers enjoy free 500MB daily bonus data with every purchase of a personalized no-expiry data bundle. The campaign will see [c]
Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to roll out a smart mobile payment solution for students of tertiary institutions to access and utilise their loans and bursaries. The solution will aid [c]
The Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit has appointed Debra Mallowah as the new VP for the East and Central Africa Franchise, effective February 15, 2021. In her new role which will be based in Nairobi, Debra will oversee [c]
Safaricom has been ranked by umlaut as having the best network for data and calls across the country, for the fourth year in a row. This follows “Drive Tests” carried out by umlaut across different [c]
The Safaricom Foundation and CBM Kenya, an international disability inclusive development organization, have successfully completed the third phase of the Wezesha Elimu Project with a mobile clinic held in Homabay Level 5 Hospital. Through the [c]
Safaricom has partnered with Forward Travelers Sacco to offer an M-PESA fare collection solution to commuters in Nairobi. The service will be immediately available in more than 70 Forward Travelers matatus plying Juja Road, Kangundo [c]
Safaricom has announced the launch of an M-PESA Bill Management service. The innovation targets schools, landlords, utilities and other businesses with repeat payments, offering a platform where they can present and receive pending payments from [c]
Close to 2,000 students from the six counties of Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Nandi, Kakamega, Kisii and Homabay have benefited from infrastructure support from Safaricom Foundation through the Ndoto Zetu initiative. In Elgeyo Marakwet students from [c]
As guided by the Central Bank of Kenya and taking into account the Principles on the Pricing of Mobile Money Services, Safaricom has taken the decision to reduce its M-PESA tariffs by up to 45% for lower [c]
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