Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, seeks approval for Kenya’s first telco-owned submarine cable
The Nairobi-based telco company has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for a Submarine Cable Landing Rights Licence.
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Safaricom plans to insure millions of mobile users to increase revenue
Safaricom’s entry into mobile phone insurance is part of its ongoing efforts to expand financial services across East Africa.
Safaricom receives approval to launch new investment scheme
This move is part of a broader strategy to expand its financial services outfit and foster greater financial inclusion across the country.
Safaricom suspends advertising on Nation Media Group platforms amid critical coverage
Kenya's largest telecom halts ads on major publications following critical reports on data privacy practices.
Safaricom reaches 52 million subscribers in Ethiopia
The telecom giant reported this milestone with its half-year results, marking rapid growth in one of Africa’s biggest telecom markets.
Safaricom reports mixed results for H1 2025, faces challenges in Ethiopia, Kenya
East Africa's telecom giant, Safaricom, sees revenue growth but faces profitability hurdles.
Safaricom's CEO Peter Ndegwa earns $1.95 million in 2024 salary
This marks a 19.4 percent decline from last year's earnings of $2.42 million, primarily due to a 31.7 percent drop in the value of share-based awards.
Safaricom contributes $7.6 billion to Kenyan economy
Kenya’s largest telecom operator reports significant job creation and social impact.
Safaricom seeks 'critical infrastructure' status for fiber network to save 500 million shillings annually
Safaricom is lobbying for its fiber optic network to be designated as critical infrastructure under Kenya’s 2024 bill, aiming to save 500 million shillings annually by reducing damages and service disruptions.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom resumes talks with Starlink as competition heats up
This comes as Safaricom confronts an increasingly competitive environment in its home market, where it has historically maintained a stronghold.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom secures second $116-million sustainability-linked loan
This follows a similar loan obtained last year, bringing the total to Ksh30 billion ($232.2 million).
Kenyan exec Peter Ndegwa's Safaricom partners with Mastercard to accelerate cross-border remittance
The collaboration is set to accelerate the growth of digital payments, reinforcing Safaricom’s leadership in financial innovation across the region.
Kenyan telecom tycoon Peter Ndegwa launches new Safaricom airtime plan to lift revenue
Ndegwa launches Safaricom's Sh1 airtime purchase option via M-Pesa, aiming to attract low-budget consumers and drive revenue growth.
Kenyan exec Peter Ndegwa earns $2.1-million salary from Safaricom in 2023
Ndegwa, a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience has played a pivotal role in Safaricom’s recent success.
CEO Peter Ndegwa to deploy Kenyan staff to help boost Safaricom’s Ethiopia operations
The Ethiopian unit will have its own CEO, senior executives and management team.
Safaricom to earn Ksh 1.5 billion from Kenya’s state budget in 2021
The money is part of a $139.25-million payment for installing security and surveillance systems.
