SAFARICOM PLC

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1997-01-26

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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.

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The rise and rise of Mpesa in Kenya's economy -

2025-04-10 (standardmedia.co.ke)

The rise and rise of Mpesa in Kenya's economy -

Mpesa has been pivotal in empowering small-scale traders who dominate the business landscape in the country.

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Safaricom M-PESA Partners with LakiPay to Expand Digital Payments in Ethiopia

2025-04-05 (techarena.co.ke)

Safaricom M-PESA Partners with LakiPay to Expand Digital Payments in Ethiopia

Safaricom M-PESA partners with LakiPay Financial Technologies to enhance digital payment services in Ethiopia to enabling merchants

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Safaricom Spark Accelerator: Applications Open for Second Cohort Now

2025-03-21 (khusoko.com)

Safaricom Spark Accelerator: Applications Open for Second Cohort Now

Safaricom announces applications for its Spark Accelerator's second cohort. Empowering African startups in tech, fintech, and SME tools.

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Airtel Money Market Share Rises as M-Pesa Sees Decline

2025-03-20 (thekenyatimes.com)

Airtel Money Market Share Rises as M-Pesa Sees Decline

Airtel share in the mobile money market grows as the number of mobile money subscribers in Kenya rose by 4.1 per cent to 42.3 million in last quarter of 2024.

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M-PESA Opens Doors for Mekelle Developers with New API Portal -

2025-03-12 (techafricanews.com)

M-PESA Opens Doors for Mekelle Developers with New API Portal -

M-PESA Safaricom launched a developer portal in Mekelle, providing open APIs, tools, and support to foster fintech innovation and strategic partnerships.

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UNICEF partners with Safaricom Ethiopia – New Business Ethiopia

2025-02-25 (newbusinessethiopia.com)

UNICEF partners with Safaricom Ethiopia – New Business Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia partnered with UNICEF's U-Report platform through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer free SMS services to U-Report members across Ethiopia for one year.

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Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

2024-09-19 (businesswire.com)

Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

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Minet Kenya partners with CarePay to implement M-Tiba IT solution

2018-02-06 (techtrendske.co.ke)

Minet Kenya partners with CarePay to implement M-Tiba IT solution

Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd has announced a new partnership with  CarePay Limited to implement M-TIBA as an IT solution for future insurance and fund management products.

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Boost for Saccos as cabinet gives nod to inter-lending facility -

(standardmedia.co.ke)

Boost for Saccos as cabinet gives nod to inter-lending facility -

More than 30,000 Saccos could soon launch an inter-lending facility, following the cabinet's recent approval of a framework for a multi-billion Central Liquidity Facility.

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