SAFARICOM PLC

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1997-01-26

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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.

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WILLY MUTUNGA - Safaricom Under Fire: Time to Hold Kenya's Telecom Giant Accountable for Its Rogue Actions - The Elephant

2025-02-14 (theelephant.info)

WILLY MUTUNGA - Safaricom Under Fire: Time to Hold Kenya's Telecom Giant Accountable for Its Rogue Actions - The Elephant

Safaricom must be held accountable for its alleged rogue practices, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations to protect consumer rights and maintain public trust.

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Kenya: Safaricom Seeks Undersea Cable Project Approval To Boost Internet Connectivity | Broadcast Media Africa

2025-01-29 (broadcastmediaafrica.com)

Kenya: Safaricom Seeks Undersea Cable Project Approval To Boost Internet Connectivity | Broadcast Media Africa

According to industry reports, Safaricom, Kenya's leading telco, is seeking regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its undersea cable. The CA, Kenya's independent ICT regulatory agency, confirmed Safaricom has sought undersea cable landing rights. These rights would allow the telco to operate and maintain multiple submarine cables that land in

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Safaricom seeks approval from CA to build undersea cable | TechTrends

2025-01-28 (techtrendske.co.ke)

Safaricom seeks approval from CA to build undersea cable | TechTrends

Safaricom is seeking regulatory approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to build its own undersea cable.

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M-Pesa to join PesaLink: Convenience or Cost for Kenyan Users? -

2025-01-21 (tech-ish.com)

M-Pesa to join PesaLink: Convenience or Cost for Kenyan Users? -

M-Pesa integrates with PesaLink, enhancing financial interoperability, streamlining transactions, and reshaping Kenya’s digital payment landscape amidst regulatory developments.

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Lipa Mdogo Mdogo MPs exempts Safaricoms credit purchase service from CBK regulatory watch  coke

2024-12-04 (tuko.co.ke)

Lipa Mdogo Mdogo MPs exempts Safaricoms credit purchase service from CBK regulatory watch coke

The National Assembly Finance Committee shielded Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo service and other businesses from Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulations.

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Safaricom Secures Approval for New Ziidi Money Market Fund

2024-11-27 (techeconomy.ng)

Safaricom Secures Approval for New Ziidi Money Market Fund

Safaricom has received regulatory approval to launch its second money market fund, Ziidi, expanding its footprint in Kenya’s financial…

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BD Insider: The SEC's smart approach to fintech regulation

2024-10-09 (benjamindada.com)

BD Insider: The SEC's smart approach to fintech regulation

In today's midweek update, we look at; Kenyan lawmakers push for Safaricom, M-PESA split, NCC withdraws sanction threat against Starlink,SEC advocates for smart regulation in Nigeria's fintech sector.

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Starlink’s Satellite Internet Sparks Controversy in Africa Amid Telecom Competition

2024-09-24 (thezimbabwemail.com)

Starlink’s Satellite Internet Sparks Controversy in Africa Amid Telecom Competition

LAGOS — Starlink's satellite internet rollout across Africa is stirring up complaints from telecommunications companies and internet service providers (ISPs)

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Elon Musk’s Starlink Shakes Up Competition In Africa

2024-09-23 (kenyainsights.com)

Elon Musk’s Starlink Shakes Up Competition In Africa

Semafor: Starlink’s satellite internet rollout across Africa is sparking complaints of unfair competition from telecommunications companies and internet service providers that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in building local networks.

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Safaricom v Starlink: MP Vows to Formulate Regulations that'll Protect Local Telco from Competition

2024-09-06 (tuko.co.ke)

Safaricom v Starlink: MP Vows to Formulate Regulations that'll Protect Local Telco from Competition

Manyatta Member of Parliament (MP) took issues with Starlink internet competition to Safaricom and other local internet service providers in Kenya.

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Safaricom is Pushing CA Against Starlink Expansion

2024-08-23 (tech-ish.com)

Safaricom is Pushing CA Against Starlink Expansion

Safaricom challenges Starlink's aggressive expansion in Kenya, urging stricter regulations amid fears of market disruption and competition.

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Safaricom, Airtel Could Soon Pay Fines for Delaying Customer Care Calls

2024-05-23 (cytonnreport.com)

Safaricom, Airtel Could Soon Pay Fines for Delaying Customer Care Calls

Telecommunications companies in Kenya could face regulatory fines if they take more than 15 seconds to answer customer care calls if the new draft regulations are approved.

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