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University gaming in Kenya is entering a new era after PUBG MOBILE and Infinix unveiled the PUBG MOBILE Varsity Showdown, a nationwide esports tournament carrying a $1,000 prize pool and 10 Infinix GT 30 Pro smartphones. The competition will run from mid-May to late June 2026 and promises intense
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A public apology issued after widespread user difficulties with a newly launched digital platform marks a rare acknowledgement of service disruption, as efforts intensify to restore confidence and stabilise access across one of Kenya’s most widely used telecom and financial ecosystems. Safaricom addressed customers directly following complaints linked to
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A company-wide push to embed artificial intelligence literacy across all roles is shaping how one of Kenya’s largest telecom operators is preparing its workforce for a future defined by automation, predictive systems and personalised customer experiences. Safaricom has confirmed that all employees completed an AI 101 training programme, marking
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A shift towards platform consolidation is reshaping how mobile users access financial and digital services, with a single interface now bringing together payments, airtime, data and lifestyle tools that were previously spread across multiple applications. Safaricom has rolled out My OneApp as part of this transition, merging the functionalities of
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A targeted software refresh introducing improved navigation tools and restored transaction shortcuts has marked the latest effort to stabilise My OneApp, following early user experience gaps that emerged after its initial rollout on Google Play Store. Safaricom has released version 5.1.5 of My OneApp, positioning the update as
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A Kenyan beaded flag bracelet worn by popular streamer Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, featured prominently during his official in-ring debut at WrestleMania 42 in April 2026, where he appeared in a high-profile tag team match at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The digital creator took part in the
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Kenya and Jamaica formalized a new partnership to advance digital transformation in tourism through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The agreement, building on a 2019
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If you are looking for examples of organisations that consistently invest in employee development, workplace culture, and inclusive practices, the latest Top Employers Institute rankings offer a clear benchmark. Safaricom has been named Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in both Kenya and Africa for 2026, marking
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The upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament will benefit from Ksh 10 million in support from Safaricom through its M-PESA brand, ahead of the two-day event scheduled for February 14 and 15 at Nyayo National Stadium. As the official technology partner, Safaricom will provide a fully equipped media centre, high-speed
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The 2026 Magical Kenya Open will benefit from Ksh 10 million in support from Safaricom, reinforcing the telco’s ongoing involvement in Kenya’s premier golf tournament, scheduled from February 19 to 22 at Karen Country Club. The sponsorship comprises Ksh 9 million in-kind contributions as the official technology and
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Nairobi, Kenya, January 30th, 2026 — Xiaomi has officially unveiled the REDMI Note 15 Series, a lineup designed to raise the bar in durability, imaging, and everyday performance. The series includes three models: REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro, and REDMI Note 15. Xiaomi anchors the launch on
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The Top Employers Institute has certified Safaricom as Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in Africa for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received recognition. The certification evaluates organisations on six areas: people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, and