SAFARICOM PLC
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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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2025-03-24 (techpoint.africa)
Kenyan court clears Safaricom in reverse call lawsuit, reigniting IP concerns for African innovators
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a reverse call lawsuit against Safaricom, raising fresh concerns over how African innovators can protect their ideas in a fast-moving tech landscape.
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2025-03-11 (mobileidworld.com)
Kenya Communications Authority Faces Legal Challenge Over Mandatory Mobile IMEI Registration
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) faces legal challenges over its directive requiring mobile phone users to register their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, a measure designed to combat mobile device theft and related criminal activities. The initiative follows previous efforts in Kenya's telecommunications sector, including Safaricom's implementation of biometric SIM registration to fight fraud.
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2024-10-03 (businessdailyafrica.com)
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa on navigating competition amid Starlink forays
Safaricom chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa spoke to Business Daily on the telco’s initial feel of Starlink's presence in Kenya.
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2024-10-01 (shega.co)
Former Ethio Telecom CEO Andualem Admassie Joins Safaricom Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia has appointed Andualem Admassie (PhD), former CEO of Ethio Telecom, as its new Chief External Affairs Officer.
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2024-09-27 (bnnbloomberg.ca)
Kenya’s Biggest Wireless Firm Is in Talks With Musk’s Starlink
Kenya’s biggest phone company Safaricom Plc is in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink and other satellite providers on potential future partnerships, its Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said.
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2024-09-26 (techfocus24.com)
Safaricom chair defends $800mn health contract amid conflict of interest
The chair of Safaricom, Adil Khawaja, has defended the telco’s involvement in an $800 million government contract to digitise the country’s health systems.This is even as opposition politicians alleged a conflict of interest over his law firm Dentons HHM’s role in the deal.Safaricom, K
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2024-09-25 (benjamindada.com)
BD Insider: Safaricom’s response to Starlink
In today’s midweek update, we look at; Safaricom’s response to Starlink, OpenAI’s CEO joins forces with former Apple executives for new AI device company, Meta faces legal challenges in Kenya over content moderator layoffs.
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2024-09-24 (kenyainsights.com)
Ruto Is Right On Starlink Causing Stir In Kenya, Elon Musk Reacts
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has taken pride in the crucial role his satellite internet service provider Starlink has sparked in Kenya. His remarks followed the recognition of the satellite internet as a game changer by President William Ruto for creating competition in the country and causing
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2024-09-24 (the-star.co.ke)
Ruto is right, Starlink has sparked competition in Kenya — Elon Musk
Musk's remark follows recognition by Ruto that satellite internet is a game changer in Kenya
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2024-09-17 (the-star.co.ke)
On the radar: Masengeli to address traffic police bosses across the country
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli is set to address traffic police bosses from across the country.
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2024-08-30 (nairobileo.co.ke)
Safaricom Board Announces Appointment of New Director
The Safaricom Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new director.
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