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Kenyan mobile network operator
safaricom.co.ke- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Founded year
- 1997
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 5,000–20,000
Latest news about Safaricom
Company announcements
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Safaricom doubles Home Fibre speeds
Customers enjoy up to 2.5 times faster internet at no extra cost across all plans. Entry-level reaches 15 Mbps; premium up to 400 Mbps.
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Safaricom launches Fibre To The Room
Through Safaricom-Huawei partnership, it enhances home connectivity with speed and stability. Nyagitari Bosire highlights its transformative impact on Kenyan households.
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Safaricom enables digital inclusion for refugees
Through advocacy and partnerships with UNHCR and government, Safaricom secured recognition of refugee IDs for M-PESA and SIM registration in 2025.
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Safaricom requires all employees to complete AI 101 training
The initiative future-proofs the workforce for automation and agentic AI. It includes mentorship, tools like Microsoft Copilot, and ecosystem investments in schools and women in tech.
Media coverage
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Safaricom faces lawsuit over phone number reassignment
Kenyan operator Safaricom is facing a High Court challenge in Nairobi over its SIM card recycling practices, Capital News reported. Petitioner Elias Wanjala Wekesa argues...
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Safaricom Cuts Home Fiber FUP Limits by Up to 90% After Speed Upgrade
Safaricom slashed Home Fiber FUP limits by up to 90%, quietly reversing its earlier 15TB cap increase across all packages.
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Safaricom Quietly Upgrades Fiber Plans With Faster Speeds and Lower Prices
Safaricom has upgraded its Home Fiber plans with faster speeds and lower prices as Airtel Kenya and Savanna Fiber increase competition.
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Subscriber sues Safaricom over recycled phone number
A phone user has sued Safaricom over alleged unlawful reassignment of his inactive mobile number to another subscriber, ...
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