All Kenya articles – Page 3
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom kicks off AI ‘revolution’ with footballing tie up
Operator links up with Catapult and IMG to showcase AI capability for Kenyan grassroots sports.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Ethiopia prepares for third operator
Ethiopia prepares for third operator.
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Financial & PerformanceCircle Gas turnover soars but expansive ambitions yet to materialise
Safaricom-backed clean cooking scaleup quadruples turnover against previous financial year but reports net loss. Now with refreshed leadership, finance, and international expansion ambitions…
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Network & InfraSafaricom CEO calls on government to bolster fibre protection
Peter Ndegwa calls on Ruto administration to list fibre cable assets as critical infrastructure.
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Products & ServicesSafaricom launches M-PESA in Ethiopia, aims to mirror Kenyan success
Safaricom Ethiopia sets m-money platform live after three-month trial and Hibret Bank partnership.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom commits to Ethiopia’s digital transformation agenda
STE, JICA, and Sumitomo add signature to collaboration agreement as state seeks to further Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.
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Financial & PerformanceKenya “talent war” rages as Safaricom focuses on skills
Kenyan operator warns that the talent pool must grow wider and deeper to achieve digital transformation ambitions.
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Venturing & InvestmentsSafaricom plans new venturing vehicles for startup, scaleup investments
Kenyan operator proposes to launch new Venture Co. vehicle for scaleup investments and re-launch Spark Fund for early-stage startups.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Ethiopian market braces for third entrant
Ethiopian market braces for third entrant.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market
Ethiopia prepares to invite third operator to market.
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PremiumSafaricom granted licence for Ethiopian M-PESA launch
Ethiopian national bank hands Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia its mobile money licence, breaking state monopoly.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: New M PESA Rallonge overdraft service introduced in DRC
New M‑PESA Rallonge overdraft service introduced in DRC, but Safaricom accused of providing illegal OD facility in Kenya.
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PremiumShared services hub to enable new market expansion in ‘One Africa, One M-PESA’ drive
Safaricom- and Vodacom-backed m-money venture launches new operations centre for centralised continental oversight.
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PremiumSafaricom hit with boycott as Kenya protests roll on
Opposition leader names operator among “enemies of the people” enabling President Ruto’s “brutal regime”.
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PremiumSafaricom maps out drone collab progress with Astral Aerial
Drone provider Astral Aerial provides update on Safaricom partnership at the launch of the operator’s 5G Experience Centre in Nairobi.
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PeoplewatchNdegwa says ‘no question’ over Safaricom CEO spot
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa dismisses departure rumours as he approaches three years at the helm.
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PremiumSafaricom gets political ducks in row with Ngumi replacement
Operator confirms appointment of lawyer Adil Arshed Khawaja as Chairman.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom targets costs in outsourcing move
Safaricom targets costs in outsourcing move
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PremiumSafaricom to replace Chairman after brief tenure
John Ngumi exits Safaricom boardroom just five months after stepping up.