SAFARICOM PLC

Location

Founded

1997-01-26

Website

https://www.safaricom.co.ke

Risk Signals

3273 news mentions monitored

Industry Context

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.

Filter risk signals by topic

Select a theme below to explore the company’s news mentions in specific risk areas.

Biodiversity Conservation (8) Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (3) Artificial Intelligence Developments (2) Renewable Energy Innovations (2) Climate Change Effects (1) Fintech Innovations (1) Healthcare Compliance and Regulations (1)

Recent Articles about SAFARICOM PLC

Live alerts from global media, monitored by Business Radar

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.

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