Safaricom has received global recognition after its Ziidi Money Market Fund platform won a major innovation award during the 2026 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The digital investment platform was honoured with the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards. The award celebrates solutions
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Why Safaricom Now Requires Double Number Entry on M-PESA
Safaricom recently addressed user concerns regarding a new M-PESA feature that requires customers to re-enter the recipient’s phone number twice during transactions. This clarification followed a wave of complaints from users on social media.The issue came to light when user Yobera (@MrYobera) inquired on X, “Yooh @SafaricomPLC, what’s up with
Safaricom CEO Assures MPs Partial State Sell-Off Won’t Disrupt Operations
Safaricom PLC Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa assured the Members of the National Assembly that the Government of Kenya's proposed partial divestiture will not disrupt the company’s operations or its commitment to national development.During his appearance before the joint sitting of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance & National Planning and
CBK Eyes Mobile Money Fees in Push for Affordable Digital Finance
Raila to sue Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has announced that he will take legal action against Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei and other senior police officers who brutalized peaceful protesters during the March 20th demos. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, March 21, the opposition boss accused the Bungei led officers of provoking peaceful demonstrations hence
Safaricom opens pay bill to Airtell and Tellkom customers
Mobile phone provider Safaricom has opened up its mpesa Paybill system to subscribers of Airtel Money and Telekom Kenya's T cash enabling seamless mobile money payments regardless of network. According to Central Bank of Kenya, the launch of paybill interoperability will allow customers to make payments at supermarkets, restaurants and other
Michael Mutiga appointed Safaricom Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer
Mr. Michael Mutiga Communication giant Safaricom PLC has appointed Mr. Michael Mutiga the Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer to replace Mr. Joe Ogutu who proceeds on retirement. According to a statement from Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, Mutiga will lead Safaricom’s business development and transformation agenda, and will be responsible