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Co-operative Bank & Ziidi Trader shine at the 2026 African Banker Awards

Samson NderiJune 3, 2026

The 20th annual African Banker Awards took center stage at the Kempinski Hotel in Brazzaville, honoring the financial behemoths, institutions, and individuals d...

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Safaricom Ethiopia revenue surges 119.5% as growth drives down startup losses

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) has officially transitioned from its capital-intensive market entry phase into a high-growth commercial operation. ...

Samuel Njoroge dominates Thika to clinch PGK Equator Tour title

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

Safaricom-backed golfer Samuel Chege Njoroge showcased consistency to emerge victorious at the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition. The tournament...

Safaricom & M-PESA Foundation inject Ksh. 114M boost into 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

The rugged terrain of Samburu is set to host the 37th edition of the legendary Rhino Charge Challenge on Saturday, 30th May 2026. This year’s ultimate off-ro...

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Why Safaricom’s Ksh. 9.9M privacy ruling reshapes Kenya’s digital landscape

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

In Constitutional Petition E095 of 2026, the High Court ordered corporate giant Safaricom PLC to pay Ksh. 900,000 in general damages to each of 11 petitioners (...

How to scale your business with Safaricom APIs & Bonga loyalty intergration

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Safaricom is positioning itself to become the invisible engine driving the daily digital routines of millions of consumers. In a strategic move, Safaricom PLC ...

How Safaricom Hook & Kambi Safi are transforming Mathare’s youth through football

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

In the heart of Mathare, football is proving to be much more than just a game, it is a lifeline, a safe haven, and a launchpad for the next generation. Safaric...

Safaricom hits historic Ksh. 118.4B net profit as Kenya core business surges

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

Safaricom PLC has today released its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, revealing a landmark performance that cements its posit...

How Safaricom uses AI in its business needs an overhaul

James WamathaiMay 7, 2026

Safaricom is currently at a crossroads. While the company is aggressively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transition from reactive troubleshooting t...

Why Safaricom’s My OneApp needs a PayPal-style web platform

James WamathaiMay 3, 2026

In April 2026, Safaricom’s digital ecosystem underwent its most radical transformation yet with the mandatory rollout of My OneApp. By merging M-PESA, MySafaric...

Airtel Kenya enters fixed broadband market with new fibre Internet plans

James WamathaiApril 30, 2026

Airtel Kenya has officially launched its fibre-based internet services. The provider, long known for its mobile and data offerings, is now aggressively targetin...

PGK Equator Tour season 2 tees off at the Vet Lab Sports Club

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

The quest for professional golfing excellence in Kenya reached a new milestone this week as the second edition of the Professional Golfers of Kenya Equator Tour...

Safaricom sued for violating consumer rights in their use of AI in their business

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

Safaricom is facing a landmark legal challenge that could redefine the relationship between African customers and Artificial Intelligence. A lawsuit filed in t...

Safaricom’s rigid eSIM replacement rules are failing customers

Zenia ObamoApril 17, 2026

For years, we were told the eSIM would be the death of the SIM ejector tool. It promised a seamless, digital-first world where switching carriers or devices was...

How to get a Safaricom eSIM in Kenya

Zenia ObamoApril 17, 2026

Safaricom introduced the eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) service on their network in Kenya in 2021. With an eSIM, the customer just needs some Pro...

How to get an Airtel eSIM in Kenya

Zenia ObamoApril 17, 2026

Airtel launched their eSIM service in Kenya in 2023, offering customers to access same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM service is ava...

How to get a Faiba eSIM in Kenya

Zenia ObamoApril 17, 2026

Jamii Telecommunications Ltd (JTL) introduced the first eSIM in Kenya under the Faiba brand in February 2021, enabling digital SIM activation on compatible smar...

Safaricom apologizes after My OneApp leaves diaspora customers in the dark

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

Safaricom PLC has issued a formal apology following a wave of technical frustrations surrounding its app, My OneApp. The apology comes on the heels of a rocky ...

Why Safaricom’s My OneApp is leaving the diaspora behind

James WamathaiApril 16, 2026

When Safaricom unveiled My OneApp at the recent Decode 4.0 event, the vision was clear: a super app that seamlessly merges M-PESA and Safaricom services into a ...

DTB introduces NFC rings and bands for contactless payments

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new range of contactless payment solutions. Safaricom pioneered wearable payment technology in Kenya as ...

LSK sues Safaricom & Police over systemic data breaches and state-sponsored surveillance

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to the High Court in a landmark constitutional petition, alleging a massive and systemic conspiracy between the country...

Safaricom M-PESA hits 40 million user milestone on its 19th birthday

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2026

Nineteen years ago today, a simple mobile service launched in Kenya with the goal of helping people send money home. The platform has officially crossed the 40 ...

CBK approves M-PESA phone number masking to boost privacy & stop merchant spam

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially authorized Safaricom to implement phone number masking for M-Pesa transactions. The decision marks a significant ...

Safaricom boosts 2026 Magical Kenya Open with Ksh. 10M as tournament returns to Karen

Samson NderiFebruary 16, 2026

As the 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) prepares to tee off, Safaricom has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship package. Scheduled from February...

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa for CEO role at Absa Group

Zenia ObamoFebruary 11, 2026

Absa Group has announced a series of high-level executive appointments aimed at deepening leadership bench strength and driving customer-led growth. Chief among...

You can now buy shares online on Ziidi Trader in new Safaricom & NSE partnership

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Safaricom has announced that it has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch Ziidi Trader. The new platform is integrated directly into th...

Safaricom invests Ksh. 10M in HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Safaricom, through its flagship mobile money brand M-PESA, has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship for the upcoming HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament. The...

Safaricom M-PESA charges 2026: Everything you need to know

Zenia ObamoJanuary 28, 2026

As Safaricom’s flagship mobile money platform, M-PESA has transformed how Kenyans handle their finances by enabling seamless person-to-person transfers, bill pa...

Why Safaricom Shiriki Pay is the new way to handle household bills

Samson NderiJanuary 28, 2026

It’s impossible to talk about the Kenyan economy today without acknowledging the massive shift in our financial DNA. If M-PESA was already a household name befo...

Safaricom crowns final millionaires in milestone “Shangwe @25” campaign

Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2026

Safaricom has officially concluded its nationwide Shangwe @25 consumer promotion, unveiling the final five winners of Ksh. 1 million each. This final draw bring...

Safaricom taps industry veteran Sylvia Anampiu to lead fixed business transformation

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

Safaricom has announced the appointment of Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business, signaling a major strategic shift in how the telecommunications giant i...

Safaricom’s Shangwe @25 hits week 5 with 15 Millionaires crowned nationwide

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

Safaricom’s 25th-anniversary celebration, Shangwe @25, continues to transform lives across Kenya. As the promotion enters its second month, five more Kenyans ha...

Safaricom, Absa Bank & I&M Bank among Kenyan companies recognized as top employers

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

The Top Employers Institute (TEI) has officially released its 2026 certification list, recognizing the leading organizations in Kenya that have demonstrated an ...

18 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank acc...

How to get up to Ksh. 1M mobile loan from Absa Digi Loan

Zenia ObamoJanuary 14, 2026

The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Abs...

List of CBK licensed digital loan companies in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a ...

Safaricom’s Karen Basiye honoured at 2026 Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

Safaricom’s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been officially named a 2026 Corporate Social Innovator of the Y...

17 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 9, 2026

We’ve all been there: an urgent bill pops up, a medical emergency strikes, or a golden business opportunity appears, but your bank account says otherwise. While...

Faulu Bank is now offering Ksh. 100,000 mobile loans

Samson NderiJanuary 9, 2026

Faulu Bank has announced the launch of a mobile loan facility that allows customers to access up to Ksh. 100,000. Customers can apply for and receive funds thr...

CMA licenses Safaricom, Airtel & Capital.com to expand investing through digital platforms

Samson NderiDecember 22, 2025

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially granted licenses to telecommunications companies Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited, alongside CC K...

Safaricom officially lists its record breaking Ksh. 20B green bond on the NSE

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Safaricom PLC has officially marked its return to the capital markets with the formal listing of its inaugural Green Bond on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NS...

Safaricom raises Ksh. 20B from its corporate bond after staggering 175.7% over-subscription

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Safaricom PLC has announced that its inaugural Ksh. 15 billion corporate bond has attracted applications totaling Ksh. 41.6 billion. The bond is part of the lar...