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Tue, May 6th 2014, 17:30 · Susan Mwenesi

ASC rules in favour of Safaricom in advert row with Orange

Kenya’s Advertising Standards Committee (ASC) has ruled in favour of a Safaricom complaint against an advert run by rival operator Orange, with the advertising standards body deeming Orange’s “Do You Know” campaign misleading. → Read more
Tue, May 6th 2014, 16:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom allows instantaneous mobile banking on M-Pesa

Leading Kenya operator Safaricom has upgraded the M-Pesa Application Programme Interface (API), making it possible for customers to make mobile banking transactions instantaneously. → Read more
Tue, April 29th 2014, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi

KCB sues brokerage firm over Safaricom IPO

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has filed a suit for KSh22.2 million (US$255,000) against stock brokerage firm Suntra Investment Bank over the buying of shares during mobile operator Safaricom’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2008. → Read more
Mon, April 21st 2014, 12:00 · Chris Udemans

67% of phones sold smartphones – Safaricom

Smartphones made up 67 per cent of devices sold by leading Kenyan operator Safaricom in 2013, with 100,000 new devices being purchased every month. → Read more
Thu, April 10th 2014, 17:40 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom Samsung S5 pre-order sales pass 300

Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom has reported 300 Samsung Galaxy S5 pre-order sales ahead of the global launch of the device. → Read more
Wed, April 9th 2014, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom revamps website, now accessible for visually impaired

Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has revamped its website, making it fully accessible to the visually impaired, the first of its kind in Kenya. → Read more
Tue, April 8th 2014, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

Safaricom’s yuMobile acquisition “still under discussion”

Safaricom’s acquisition of the core assets of smaller rival yuMobile is “still under discussion”, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Collymore, with the company yet to decide whether it will re-enter the deal. → Read more
Fri, April 4th 2014, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom still considering yuMobile deal

Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom is still considering whether to proceed with its purchase of the core assets of smaller rival yuMobile, in spite of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) granting approval to the acquisition. → Read more
Tue, April 1st 2014, 11:30 · Tom Jackson

Former Safaricom CEO launches M-Pesa in Europe

The former chief executive officer (CEO) of leading Kenyan operator Safaricom, Michael Joseph, has launched M-Pesa in Romania, the first European launch on the mobile money transfer system. → Read more
Fri, March 28th 2014, 17:40 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom, Airtel purchase of yuMobile approved

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has approved the applications of Safaricom and Airtel to acquire yuMobile, just a few hours shy of the deadline for approval and after Safaricom had accused the regulator of delaying the process. → Read more
Thu, March 27th 2014, 11:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Safaricom pulls out of deal to purchase yuMobile

Kenyan operator Safaricom has abandoned plans to acquire the core assets of smaller rival yuMobile, citing delays in obtaining approval from the industry regulator. → Read more
Wed, March 26th 2014, 07:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein

3G smartphones too expensive for many Kenyans – Safaricom

The cost of third generation (3G) network-enabled smartphones remains a major deterrent to mobile data penetration in Kenya, according to the country’s largest operator Safaricom. → Read more
Mon, March 17th 2014, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safaricom exploring NFC-enabled SIM cards

Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom is investigating the possibility of rolling out near field communication (NFC)-enabled SIM cards, chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Collymore has said. → Read more
Mon, March 17th 2014, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenya’s Laikipia county seeks payments partnership with Safaricom

Kenya’s Laikipia county will soon start buying maize and other cereals through a warehouse receipting system, and is looking to partner Safaricom in order to make payment for deliveries through M-Pesa. → Read more
Mon, March 17th 2014, 10:12 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom’s Collymore set for Africa CEO forum

Safaricom chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Collymore is among over 700 CEOs, business leaders and financiers drawn from Africa and other continents to attend the Africa CEO Forum, which seeks to deepen economic integration and development in the continent. → Read more
Thu, March 13th 2014, 13:30 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: yu, Orange exits will leave Safaricom in unassailable position

The impending exit from the Kenyan market of third operator yuMobile, and the likelihood it will be followed out of the East African country by Orange, looks set to leave market leader Safaricom in an unassailable position, but also poses a threat to service quality and competition. → Read more
Wed, March 12th 2014, 11:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Safaricom’s M-Pesa marks seventh anniversary

Kenyan leading mobile money transfer service M-Pesa has marked its seventh anniversary since its launch in March 2007, with Safaricom saying the service has touched the lives of many Kenyans. → Read more
Fri, March 7th 2014, 08:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein

Safaricom Marathon 2014 set for June

The 15th edition of the Safaricom Marathon will take place on June 28 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, including the traditional 42 kilometre full marathon, 21 kilometre half marathon and a five kilometre children’s fun race. → Read more
Thu, March 6th 2014, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Safaricom warns shareholders over yuMobile buyout

Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom has warned its shareholders to be cautious of reports over its planned buyout of rival yuMobile as they could have an effect on the company’s price → Read more
Wed, March 5th 2014, 11:40 · Tom Jackson

yuMobile staff seek benefits before Safaricom, Airtel buyout

Employees of Kenyan operator yuMobile, which is set to be acquired by rivals Safaricom and Airtel, are demanding their termination benefits are paid before any deal is completed. → Read more