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…
What you need to know about the M-Pesa VISA Virtual card
June 2, 2022
Safaricom has announced a new partnership with VISA that will see the launch of the M-Pesa VISA Virtual card in Kenya. You can think of a virtual card as a digital card that is designed…
What you need to know about Safaricom SIM Swap and how to protect yourself from SIM Swap Fraud
May 31, 2022
Over the last couple of days, you have probably heard a lot about SIM Swap fraud. This has been one of the trending topics on social media and for good reason. One Twitter user says…