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The 2025 Otamatsuri Gaming Convention turned the Kenyatta International Convention Centre into a high-energy showcase of competitive play and pop culture, drawing thousands of Kenyan gamers and fans into one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the region. Safaricom, which provided ultra-fast 5G connectivity for the event, positioned
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A move to introduce Kenya’s first large-scale pay-by-time mobile internet product has placed new dynamics at the centre of the country’s data market, with customers now able to purchase access based on duration rather than volume. Safaricom unveiled the service, branded B-Live, on Wednesday at the Michael Joseph
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Kenya on Wednesday participated in the TICAD 9 side event held in Yokohama, Japan, with a focus on digital solutions for human-wildlife conflict and transboundary conservation. Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, represented the Government of Kenya at the event, addressing the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
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A digital innovation that delivers near-instantaneous insights into supply markets has been recognized at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Africa Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2025, winning the Best Use of Digital Technology category. Safaricom, the Kenyan telecom and technology company, developed the solution, known as
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Kenya plans to expand digital commerce by enabling payments for online advertising via mobile money, a move aimed at improving access for content creators and small businesses. President William Ruto announced that during his upcoming visit to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in
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Safaricom to Invest Sh66 Billion in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa: Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Finance are targeted! Safaricom has unveiled a bold plan to invest Sh66 billion over the next three years to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across East Africa. Announced at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi,
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PLP and Safaricom Graduate 300 Youth to Boost Kenya’s Digital Talent Pipeline: Industry Demand is considered to be spread across all 47 counties! The Power Learn Project (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a 16-week software development program, part of an effort to drive
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Preparations are complete for the 2025 Rhino Charge, scheduled to take place at Saimo Soi in Baringo North. The event, now in its 36th edition, has drawn 64 participating vehicles, with teams set to navigate rugged terrain in support of conservation efforts. Among this year’s participants is the EV
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Leading mobile services provider Safaricom has reaffirmed its long-standing support for conservation and community development by committing Ksh 25 million to the Lewa Safari Marathon as both the company and the race celebrate their 25th anniversaries. Since its inception in 2000, the Lewa Safari Marathon has grown into a globally
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Safaricom has completed the first phase of a Tier 3+ data centre in Limuru, marking a strategic expansion of its digital infrastructure to enhance service reliability and compliance with Kenya’s data regulations. Located in the Redhill area of Limuru, the facility is one of three planned over the long
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Financial analysts remain optimistic about Safaricom’s stock performance, pointing to the telco’s strong earnings, diversification into financial services, and potential growth in Ethiopia. A report from Standard Investment Bank (SIB) suggests that the company’s fundamentals remain solid, even as challenges emerge in the Kenyan and Ethiopian markets.
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Safaricom, in partnership with Opportunity International, has introduced FarmerAI, an artificial intelligence chatbot designed to help smallholder potato farmers. This tool delivers real-time agricultural guidance through Safaricom's DigiFarm platform via SMS and WhatsApp. The chatbot provides instant insights on fertilizer use, pest control, weather updates, and market trends.