SAFARICOM PLC
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This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone, Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified, Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.
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2025-04-30 (tekedia.com)
Startups, Corporate Innovation and Venture Investing: A Not Too Short Primer on How to Find Winners -
It's New Year's Eve 2015, and while most people are spending time with family, preparing to go to cross-over service, or writing New Year resolutions they know they aren't going to keep, three Covenant University graduates are hard at work building what they envision will be the most consequential consumer finance product in Nigeria. Seven […]
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2025-04-30 (totaltele.com)
Safaricom on the 5G network evolution in Kenya | Total Telecom
Interview At the WinWin studio, Total Telecom was joined by James Maitai, Chief Technology and Information Officer from Safaricom GROUP, and David Li, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line to discuss the development of 4G and 5G network evolution. In Kenya currently, the 4G penetration rate is 60%. And, according to external forecasts,…
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2025-04-30 (tuko.co.ke)
Safaricom: How to Submit Beneficial Ownership Details to Avoid M-Pesa Paybill, Till Suspension - .co.ke
Step-by-step guide to submit beneficial ownership details to avoid M-Pesa paybill, till suspension following Safaricom's mandatory requirements for business.
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2025-04-29 (csrreporters.com)
CSR & Sustainability: Top 5 African Companies Making a Difference in 2025 - Amplifying Africa's Voice for Social Impact and Sustainability
Discover the top 5 African companies leading CSR & sustainability in 2025. See how Safaricom, MTN, and others are making a real impact.
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2025-04-29 (business-humanrights.org)
Kenya: Safaricom targets Nation Media Group journalists with SLAPP in response to human rights exposé - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Article Kenya: Safaricom targets Nation Media Group journalists with SLAPP in response to human rights exposé
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2025-04-29 (thekenyatimes.com)
Ruto Orders Safaricom to Suspend Paybill Numbers for 58 Betting Firms
President William Ruto has ordered telecommunication company, Safaricom PLC to shut down pay bill numbers for 58 betting websites.
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2025-04-29 (thekenyatimes.com)
Role of Public Relations in Telling Africa's Story,
What comes to mind when you hear names like Uber, Safaricom, or Emirates? All these qualities have one thing in common - strategic public relations.
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2025-04-29 (tuko.co.ke)
BCLB Shuts down Over 50 Betting Sites Operating in Kenya Illegally: "Platforms Violated Regulations" - .co.ke
The Betting Control and Licensing Board has shut down over 50 betting sites working in Kenya without its approvals. They include Aviator VIP among others
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2025-04-29 (tuko.co.ke)
Safaricom Explains how To Prevent Unauthorised Mobile Registrations on Your ID - .co.ke
Safaricom has shared important tips to help customers prevent unauthorised SIM card registrations using national IDs amid rising concerns over fraud.
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2025-04-28 (biznakenya.com)
Video: Safaricom explains why your Fuliza limit isn't growing, stuck at zero
You paid off your Fuliza, but your limit's still stuck? Safaricom has spilled the tea on what really affects your Fuliza limit, and it's more than just paying back on time.
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2025-04-25 (tuko.co.ke)
Man Mistakenly Buys Safaricom Bundles for KSh 1k Instead of KSh 20, Stirs Reactions Online - .co.ke
A Safaricom PLC customer asked the leading telecommunications company to reverse his KSh 1,000, which he mistakenly used to buy mobile data bundles.
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2025-04-25 (mwakilishi.com)
Safaricom at the Centre of Controversial Sh104 Billion E-Health Investment |
New regulations gazetted on April 9, 2025, have authorised a Safaricom-led consortium to begin receiving monthly payments for its substantial Sh104 billion investment in Kenya's digital health infrastructure. The move, overseen by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, aims to pave the way for a comprehensive e-health system designed to revolutionise the nation's healthcare delivery. However, despite the regulatory green light, the project faces mounting scrutiny concerning its implementation timeline, ongoing legal challenges, and transparency surrounding its financial and operational structure. The newly implemented regulations establish the legal framework for the digital health system's operations and payment mechanisms.These regulations focus on two key components: a secure data exchange mechanism and standardised health information management procedures. These are critical for ensuring the privacy of patient data and enabling the widespread adoption of modern e-health technologies across Kenya. Cabinet
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