SAFARICOM PLC

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1997-01-26

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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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Safaricom sets aside $300m to upgrade M-PESA.

2025-04-22 (itweb.africa)

Safaricom sets aside $300m to upgrade M-PESA.

The telco says by the time it's fully rolled out, there will be zero downtime for customers. Safety and security are always top priority..

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National Assembly Health Committee approves Safaricom led health digitalization project

2024-10-01 (hapakenya.com)

National Assembly Health Committee approves Safaricom led health digitalization project

The National Assembly Health Committee has approved the Ksh. 104 Billion health digitalization project by a consortium led by Safaricom.

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Lawmakers approve KES 104.8 billion healthcare IT contract led by Safaricom

2024-09-30 (thesharpdaily.com)

Lawmakers approve KES 104.8 billion healthcare IT contract led by Safaricom

The National Assembly's Health Committee has cleared a KES 104.8 billion Safaricom-led digital health project, stating that it fully complies

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Unanswered questions on new Ruto health plan as D-Day looms

2024-09-28 (nation.co.ke)

Unanswered questions on new Ruto health plan as D-Day looms

Three days to the big day, questions abound on readiness of the new health system run by the Social Health Authority.

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Safaricom PLC implements IHTS for Kenya’s Ministry of Health

2024-09-25 (businessquest.co.ke)

Safaricom PLC implements IHTS for Kenya’s Ministry of Health

The consortium will invest Ksh 104,808,136,478 ($812.4 million) over a ten-year period to implement, maintain, and support the IHTS

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Kenya: Safaricom leads a national e-health project worth USD 815 million

2024-09-24 (agenceecofin.com)

Kenya: Safaricom leads a national e-health project worth USD 815 million

By prioritizing innovation and investing in strong health frameworks, African countries can tackle health challenges.

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Safaricom invests Sh104.8bn for health digitization

2024-09-23 (techmoran.com)

Safaricom invests Sh104.8bn for health digitization

Safaricom has invested Sh104.8 billion in a healthcare partnership under the Ministry of Health in Kenya to digitize the nation's healthcare sector

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SHA: Govt to Give 70,000 Tablets to Healthcare Workers

2024-09-23 (thekenyatimes.com)

SHA: Govt to Give 70,000 Tablets to Healthcare Workers

The Ministry of Health (MoH) and a Safaricom PLC led consortium will distribute 70,000 mobile tablets to healthcare workers under SHA.

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Safaricom clarifies Sh104.8B investment in Ministry of Health's digital healthcare plan

2024-09-21 (pulselive.co.ke)

Safaricom clarifies Sh104.8B investment in Ministry of Health's digital healthcare plan

The system is aimed at helping the Ministry of Health meet the objectives of the the Social Health Insurance Fund | Pulselive Kenya

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Safaricom invests in health digitisation evolution

2024-09-21 (the-star.co.ke)

Safaricom invests in health digitisation evolution

Safaricom is leading a consortium of companies to implement an Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS System).

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Health CS Addresses SHIF Kicking out 70 Yr Old Kenyans

2024-09-18 (thekenyatimes.com)

Health CS Addresses SHIF Kicking out 70 Yr Old Kenyans

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has addressed several challenges experienced by Kenyans during the registration process of the SHIF.

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Safaricom invests over Ksh 4M in health, education in Mt. Kenya

2024-02-11 (kbc.co.ke)

Safaricom invests over Ksh 4M in health, education in Mt. Kenya

Safaricom Foundation has equipped two learning institutions and one health facility across Kirinyaga, Nyandarua and Meru counties.

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