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Fri, January 9th 2015, 15:08 · Paul Adepoju

Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries

Subscribers on Safaricom network can now enjoy cheaper roaming services in more than 20 countries following the announcement of a new service by the telecoms company. → Read more
Mon, December 15th 2014, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Campus news app wins Safaricom Appwiz Challenge

A mobile application that allows students and others to access latest campus news has won this year's Safaricom Appwiz Challenge. The app called Magazine Reel was developed by some graduates of Egerton University. → Read more
Mon, September 1st 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Safaricom, Airtel acquire YuMobile for $120m

The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has approved the sale of YuMobile, Essar Group’s telecoms business in Kenya to Safaricom and Bharti Airtel for US$120 million. Under the agreement, Safaricom will get YuMobile’s IT and office infrastructure while Airtel would acquire the network’s subscriber base. → Read more
Tue, August 26th 2014, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom, Airtel to absorb 175 yuMobile employees

Kenya’s leading operators Safaricom and Airtel have agreed to absorb 175 employees from rival yuMobile, as part of a joint buyout of the smaller operator. → Read more
Thu, August 21st 2014, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Equity Bank, Safaricom to meet CAK over ultra-slim SIMs

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) will on Friday meet with Safaricom and Equity Bank in the final stage of consultation before the regulator rules on Equity Bank’s proposed use of paper-thin SIM cards. → Read more
Wed, August 20th 2014, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom cuts M-Pesa transaction fees

Kenya’s dominant operator Safaricom has announced up to 67 per cent cuts to transaction fees levied by the operator on transactions on its M-Pesa mobile money network. → Read more
Fri, August 8th 2014, 15:03 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom, Virtual City unveil app for goods distribution

Safaricom Business in partnership with Virtual City, a mobility solutions provider, has unveiled an application that will enhance efficiency in distributing fast moving consumer goods. → Read more
Thu, August 7th 2014, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safaricom’s yuMobile acquisition to be complete within months – report

Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom expects to complete its joint acquisition of rival yuMobile for around US$120 million within months, chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Collymore has told Bloomberg. → Read more
Mon, July 28th 2014, 13:06 · Susan Mwenesi

Airtel wins case against Safaricom to open up M-Pesa

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has ruled in favour of Airtel after the company accused its rival Safaricom of anti-competitive practice, a move coming weeks after Safaricom had decided to open up the network. → Read more
Fri, July 25th 2014, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Committee approves Safaricom security tender

The Kenyan Parliament’s Administration and National Security Committee has recommended approval of the KSh14.9 billion (US$169 million) security surveillance tender awarded to Safaricom, saying the single sourcing method of awarding the tender was justified in the interests of national security. → Read more
Fri, July 18th 2014, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Tetra Radio stakes claims for Safaricom surveillance deal

Telecommunications equipment supplier Tetra Radio has claimed it was awarded a similar security surveillance deal by Kenya Police in 2001 to the one recently agreed with Safaricom, and claims that deal is still valid. → Read more
Thu, July 17th 2014, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom launches 2nd AppWiz Challenge

Safaricom has launched the second edition of its AppWiz Challenge, offering Kenyan developers prizes and incubation as it looks to allow developers to form startups and partner with industry in offering solutions. → Read more
Thu, July 10th 2014, 17:14 · Susan Mwenesi

PPOA approves Safaricom security tender security tender

Safaricom’s security surveillance tender award has been approved by Kenya’s Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA), citing the prevailing insecurity in the country as reason for the decision. → Read more
Thu, July 10th 2014, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Windows apps now available through Safaricom airtime

Microsoft has partnered with leading Kenyan telecom Safaricom to make it possible for customers to download apps from the Windows Phone Store and make payments using their mobile phones, opening a reliable revenue channel for the developer community. → Read more
Thu, July 10th 2014, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom, KCB to leverage mobile for new SME partnership

Leading Kenyan telecom Safaricom and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) have formed a strategic partnership, with the first project a one-stop integrated solution that will cater to the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. → Read more
Wed, July 9th 2014, 17:30 · Chris Udemans

Safaricom opens up M-Pesa agent network to rivals

Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has opened up its M-Pesa mobile money agents network to rival operators, allowing integration between various mobile money platforms, according to a report. → Read more
Fri, July 4th 2014, 11:59 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenya’s Competition Authority reviews Airtel, Safaricom mobile money case

The Competition Authority of Kenya is reviewing a case brought by Airtel against leading operator Safaricom over the pricing of mobile money services. → Read more
Wed, July 2nd 2014, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenyan Treasury to probe Safaricom surveillance contract

The security surveillance contract awarded to leading Kenyan operator Safaricom will undergo a Treasury probe before the contract is signed, in accordance with the law, which requires the Public Procurement Authority to be notified of tender awards above KSh5 million (US$57,000). → Read more
Tue, July 1st 2014, 17:00 · Chris Udemans

Safaricom opposes Equity Bank MVNO technology

Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom is opposing Equity Bank’s plans to launch telecommunications services, saying the technology it plans to employ puts users at risk of fraud, according to a report. → Read more
Wed, June 25th 2014, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom licence renewed

The newly launched Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has finally renewed the country’s leading telecom services provider Safaricom’s licence for another ten years, ending months of suspense. → Read more