Safaricom

M-PESA Hits 40 Million Customers as It Turns 19

Safaricom has announced that M-PESA, its mobile money service, has reached 40 million customers as it celebrates 19 years of…

5 months ago

What M-Pesa’s Phone Number Masking Means for Users

M-Pesa users are set to enjoy greater privacy and protection after Safaricom introduced a new feature that hides customers’ phone…

5 months ago

Safaricom pilots new M-PESA feature allowing shared spending

Safaricom PLC is testing a new M-PESA mini-app called Shiriki Pay, which was added in January 2026. The feature allows…

5 months ago

Safaricom Raises Interim Dividend After Strong First-Half Performance

Safaricom Plc has increased its interim dividend by 54.5 per cent following a strong first-half financial performance, reflecting improved profitability…

6 months ago

Vodacom Tightens Grip on Safaricom as Kenya Monetizes Stake for Immediate Cash

Kenya’s government has restructured its relationship with Safaricom in a deal that strengthens Vodacom Group’s control of the telecoms giant…

7 months ago

Standard Bank Injects $138 Million to Power Safaricom Ethiopia’s Telecom Expansion

Standard Bank (Trading as Stanbic in Kenya), Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications, Kenya’s largest telecommunications…

8 months ago

Kenya to Dilute Stake in Safaricom in Sh245 Billion Deal With Vodafone

The Government of Kenya is set to reduce its ownership in Safaricom following an agreement to sell a 15 per…

8 months ago

Safaricom Sale Poised to Anchor Kenya’s Sh149B State Privatisation Drive

Kenya’s plan to partially divest its stake in Safaricom is emerging as a central pillar in the State’s Sh149 billion…

8 months ago

Safaricom Upgrade Fuliza Services to Improve Customer Experience

Safaricom has upgraded its Fuliza Services in a scheduled system upgrade that took place on Monday, 17th November 2025, between…

9 months ago

Safaricom Data Breach Case Puts Spotlight on Corporate Privacy Controls

Safaricom’s failed attempt to settle a civil case over an alleged data breach has put renewed focus on how companies…

10 months ago