By Eddah Waithaka The board of Safaricom PLC is pleased to announce that at it’s meeting held on 12th February 2025. It was resolved to approve payment of an interim dividend of KShs.0.55 per ordinary share for the year ending 31st March 2025. The interim dividend will be payable to shareholders on the Register of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC and the global NGO Opportunity International have introduced FarmerAI in Kenya, an innovative AI chatbot designed to offer smallholder farmers in underserved communities real-time access to relevant farming best practices. The initial pilot, which aligns with the potato crop cycle, will run from now until August, with the goal of […]
By Eddah Waithaka On January 31, Safaricom marked the celebration of the inaugural grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge by presenting two brand-new Suzuki Altos. The first monthly winners of the online gaming competition were 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha, Nakuru County, and 32-year-old gamer Paul Njihia, who resides in Ruiru, Kiambu […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom, in collaboration with Standard Investment Bank and ALA Capital Limited, has officially launched the Ziidi MMF today. This money market fund utilizes the convenience of M-PESA, providing customers with an easy, quick, and intelligent method to invest and build their wealth. Ziidi MMF is a unit trust enabling customers to earn […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC has reported a robust net income of KES 28.1 billion attributable to equity holders for the six months ending September 30, 2024, reflecting a significant boost in financial performance. The company’s impressive results were fueled by a double-digit growth of 12.9% in service revenue within its Kenyan operations, which soared […]
By Eddah Waithaka Today, MultiChoice unveiled an impactful collaboration with Safaricom, paving the way for Safaricom subscribers to enjoy specialized access to a wealth of captivating content including exclusive TV series, movies, sports programming, and documentaries on both Showmax and DStv Stream. This innovative partnership introduces elite entertainment offerings to Safaricom clientele, elevating their viewing […]
By Eddah Waithaka On 9th May Kenya’s telecoms giant Safaricom PLC announced robust financial results with an impressive earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of KShs 139.9 billion for the period ending 31st March 2024. This figure underscores the company’s financial strength and market resilience. In particular, the Group’s expansive outlook, taking into account start-up […]
