Here is why you will be paying more for mobile phones and SIM cards in Kenya
August 3, 2022
If you are planning to buy a new mobile, you will be paying more compared to where the prices were a few months back. The price hike is due to the new taxes as per…
Michael Joseph steps down as Safaricom’s Chair of Board
July 29, 2022
Michael Joseph is set to leave his role as the Chairman of the Board at Safaricom in a few days. He was previously the CEO of the telco from 2000 to 2010 before he was…
Safaricom, Microsoft launch a Digital Talent training Program to equip participants with in-demand digital skills
July 28, 2022
A number of technology sector players have today partnered to launch the Digital Talent Program in Kenya. This program focuses on developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable approach to create a…
CBK Blocked the Launch of Faraja, the Safaricom-backed zero-interest credit service
July 28, 2022
Earlier this month, EDOMx Ltd In partnership with Safaricom and Equity Bank had plans to launch Faraja, a zero-interest credit service that would allow users to to shop for goods of up to Ksh 100,000…
Safaricom has the fastest download speeds in Kenya While Telkom has the slowest speeds
July 20, 2022
For a number of years, Safaricom has invested in its internet infrastructure and it has worked well for the telco. The company was the first to roll out 4G LTE in Kenya and has plans…
Safaricom Hosts its First Annual Engineering Summit
July 18, 2022
Last week, Safaricom hosted a two-day summit forum for industry and other related stakeholders to showcase new technology and emerging trends while bringing together a community for Kenyan engineers. The summit is informed by the…
What we know about Kenya Power’s Progress into the Fixed Internet Business
July 8, 2022
Yesterday, Kenya Power revealed that it has plans to roll out its fixed internet service in Kenya next year. For most people, it might be confusing why the power distributing company is shifting to the…
Sylvia Mulinge Leaves Safaricom to Join MTN Uganda as its new CEO
June 30, 2022
Sylvia Mulinge is leaving Safaricom this September to pick up her new role as the CEO of MTN Uganda. She is currently Safaricom’s Chief Consumer Business Officer, a position she has held since July 2021….
Using the Safaricom Visa Virtual Card
June 30, 2022
Earlier this month, Safaricom unveiled its Visa virtual card that lets M-pesa users easily make international payments. With this card, you can pay for services such as Netflix, use it on Amazon and just any…