Safaricom Adds 598 New 5G Sites in a Year
July 17, 2024
Safaricom has added 598 5G sites in Kenya in just one year. The company revealed this in its latest annual report. As of March 2024, the telco had 803 active 5G sites up from the…
Safaricom Reschedules Today's Planned System Maintenance to a Later Date
July 14, 2024
Safaricom has rescheduled its planned system maintenance that was to happen today to a later unspecified date. The planned maintenance was set to take place tonight from 11pm to 4am tomorrow (Monday, 15th July). During…
Safaricom Leads Aid and Support for Kenyans Affected by Recent Protests and Steps Up #GenZforGenZ Initiative
July 4, 2024
By now, you probably know about the recent protests in Kenya and the effects it has had on the citizens. As a result of excessive use by the Police, some of the protestors were injured…
Major Internet Disruption Reported in Kenya
June 26, 2024
A number of users are reporting major internet disruptions in Kenya. This is happening as the protests opposing the 2024 Finance Bill are happening across the country. My internet connection has been slow and I…
Safaricom to Offer Loans to Small Business Through ‘Mkopo Wa Pochi’ in Partnership with Pezesha
June 19, 2024
Safaricom is set to partner with Kenyan fintech, Pezesha, as it rolls out a new credit facility for small business owners. This is according to TechCabal citing Safaricom’s updated product’s terms and conditions page. The…
9 Startups Shortlisted for the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program
May 28, 2024
Safaricom has today announced the list of shortlisted startups to benefit from the Spark Accelerator Program. The 9 startups cover a broad range of categories Embedded Finance, Future Fintech, SME Productivity Tools and Content. The…
Safaricom launches Connect Academy to Offer Training for Fibre Optic Technicians
April 24, 2024
Announced on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to investing in robust fiber optic networks in Kenya and Ethiopia and the ICT Authority’s initiative to roll out extensive…
Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa Partner to Explore Remittances
March 27, 2024
A new collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA Africa (the parties) as the parties come together in a strategic…
Introducing the “Grow With Safaricom Business” Engagement Platform
March 11, 2024
Last week, Safaricom announced the launch of the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform. This is a platform for small and medium sized businesses in Kenya. It is perfect for those looking for knowledge-sharing and…