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The telecommunications company reported the growth in its half-year results for the 2026/2027 financial year, with its one-month active customer base increasing by 7.1 per cent year-on-year to 40.6 million.
Safaricom also recorded a 48.2 per cent increase in chargeable transactions, which reached 12.9 billion. These transactions represented 47 per cent of the total activity on the platform, compared with 39.7 per cent a year earlier.
The company identified theft, falsification of records, unauthorised access to customer call records, security breaches and criminal offences among the grounds that may lead to dismissal
Speaking during the launch of Safaricom’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report in Westlands, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Ndegwa said the company’s contribution extended beyond its direct operations to the small businesses and individuals who depend on its services
Safaricom Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the new facility would help traders deal with cash shortages that could otherwise interfere with their businesses or cause them to lose sales.
Merchants can nominate recipients through the M-PESA Jumbe menu by dialling *234#. Selected employees must accept an invitation before receiving notifications.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced on Monday that the coalition had unanimously agreed to rebrand as the Ukombozi Alliance, saying the move marked a new phase in efforts to bring opposition parties together.
The growth continued during the April-June quarter, when the number of subscriptions rose from 1.9 million in March to about 2.1 million by June. This means operators added roughly 170,000 5G users during the three-month period.
The suspect allegedly told the attendant that he was offering a line upgrade before using the opportunity to swap the mobile line
The former chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, said the latest move by the United States Federal Reserve could add to the financial pressure facing the country.
On Tuesday, the three-judge bench ordered that the shares be restored to government ownership, finding that the process failed to involve meaningful public participation and concealed or misrepresented material information about the transaction.
The investigation began after a businesswoman discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly stopped working, leaving her unable to make calls or access M-Pesa services. She reported the incident to police, prompting detectives to investigate how the mobile lines had been taken over
The slow pace of the rollout puts pressure on one of the key projects under President William Ruto’s digital plans, which were announced in 2022 with the aim of expanding broadband access across the country.
Their appointment comes alongside the resignation of James Ludlow and Dr (Eng) John Kipngetich Mosonik, who also left their positions as Non-Executive Directors on August 13.
According to the Health CS, the centre will use a single national platform to provide 24-hour ambulance dispatch, intelligent call management, clinical triage, real-time ambulance tracking and coordination with health facilities.
Organisers say the events are intended to celebrate football while demonstrating how digital platforms are creating new opportunities for young people across Africa. They also hope the tour will strengthen Kenya's reputation as a growing centre for digital innovation and content creation. For Lyle, supporting emerging creators has become an important part of his work beyond football.
The total dividend for the year stands at Sh2.00 per share, including an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per share paid in March 2026, making it the largest payout in Safaricom's history.
The issue is contained in the Auditor-General's report for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, which found that the State Department for Health acquired the devices despite the procurement not appearing in its annual procurement plan.
The housing units will be connected through Wi-Fi Bamba, a tokenised fibre broadband product priced at Sh800. The service offers speeds of up to 15Mbps and can support three devices simultaneously
In a statement issued on Thursday, Muturi urged IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and law enforcement agencies to immediately investigate allegations that voters had received cash through mobile money platforms in what he described as possible electoral bribery.
Media reports in the United States said they were charged with felony burglary, reckless endangerment and other offences commonly linked to entering and climbing restricted landmarks without permission.
Mbadi said while Kenyans have a constitutional right to challenge government decisions in court, leaders should avoid making conclusive statements on matters that are still awaiting judicial determination.
He questioned why the government did not wait for the High Court to deliver its judgment before completing the transaction, saying the move undermined confidence in constitutional litigation
Kindiki noted that the legal framework required to operationalise the fund is already in place and that the government is finalising the remaining processes after securing the initial capital.
With the transaction now concluded, the National Treasury is set to receive Sh204.3 billion from the disposal of a 15 per cent shareholding in Safaricom. Together with an advance dividend arrangement worth Sh40.2 billion, the deal is expected to generate a total of Sh244.5 billion for the government
The judges said the State had satisfied the conditions required for the grant of a stay and found that public interest weighed heavily in favour of allowing the transaction process to proceed.
These campaigns targeted users whose SIM cards had gone inactive due to reduced calls, data use, or mobile money transactions. Operators used rewards such as bonus airtime, discounted bundles, loyalty points, and personalised data offers to restore activity on the lines.
The rising cost of diesel has emerged as a major challenge for telecom firms that rely on fuel-powered generators to keep network infrastructure running, particularly in remote areas where access to electricity remains limited.
The updated app now supports Face ID and fingerprint authentication when approving transactions. This replaces the earlier system that depended only on manual PIN entry, which had raised concern among some users over ease and security of access.
Addressing the media on Monday , the CS said the government was correcting widespread misunderstanding of the proposals and insisted that many controversial measures circulating in public debate do not appear in the current Bill.