Safaricom
Safaricom offers mobile communication, mobile money services, internet provisioning, and digital solutions in Kenya.
- Interesting Reads
Safaricom shares 5 ways to stay safe online in the AI era
As the world marked Safer Internet Day on February 10, the conversation has shifted from basic password hygiene to a…
- News
CA wants to build its own ID-to-SIM card checker to rival *106#: Here’s why that’s actually a big deal
If you’ve ever had that paranoid thought, “Is someone running a scam using a SIM card registered in my name?”…
- Opinion
Buy those Safaricom & Airtel 5G home routers now, b/c a global memory crisis is pushing prices up
Safaricom and Airtel are locked in a quiet but aggressive war for your living room. Not through fiber trenches or…
- News
Safaricom Ziidi MMF user claims M-PESA account locked on maturity day of over KES 1M investment
A Kenyan man, Kithinji Muriungi, has posted a nearly 10-minute YouTube video (linked at the bottom) accusing Safaricom of restricting…
- How To/ Explained
How to make your M-Shwari loan disappear: The facts you need to know
If you’ve been on Kenyan social media long enough, you’ve probably heard at least one “hack” for clearing an M-Shwari…
- News
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit Exits M-PESA Africa CEO Role
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa CEO role. No official announcement or successor has been named, creating a significant leadership vacuum.
- News
Safaricom M-PESA users hit with ‘ghost’ update loop as Ziidi Trader launches
Safaricom is currently rolling out a major expansion to its financial ecosystem with the launch of Ziidi Trader. But for…
- News
Safaricom Deploys Tech Infrastructure and Super App Integration for HSBC SVNS2 with KES 10 Million Sponsorship
Safaricom invests KES 10M in rugby infrastructure, leveraging high-speed connectivity and M-PESA App rewards to drive digital ecosystem engagement.
- News
M-Shwari outage locks Kenyans out of funds as Safaricom confirms system issues
Kenyan users of M-Shwari, the popular mobile savings and loan service operated by NCBA Bank in partnership with Safaricom’s M-Pesa,…
- Business
Ziidi Trader Launches: Buy and Sell NSE Shares Instantly From Your M‑PESA App
Following a successful pilot announced in November 2025, Safaricom has officially rolled out Ziidi Trader to the mass market. The…
- News
Safaricom’s M-Pesa Daraja 3.0 sandbox issues spur community-built local alternative
Safaricom unveiled Daraja 3.0 in November 2025, the latest iteration of its M-Pesa API platform. The launch was accompanied by…
- News
Safaricom quietly axes ‘Make Ur Bundle’ option from MySafaricom app
Safaricom appears to have quietly removed the popular “Make Ur Bundle” feature from the latest v1.27.1.10 of the MySafaricom app.…
- News
Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to lead Fixed Business as pay-as-you-go fibre plans near rollout
Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu Fixed Business director as it readies pay-as-you-go fibre, aiming to expand Kenya’s broadband access.
- News
Safaricom says SHA can deduct money from M-PESA account without asking for your PIN
In the era of digital payments, the M-PESA PIN is sacrosanct. It is the final barrier between your wallet and…
- How To/ Explained
How to stop Safaricom’s annoying Flash SMS message (End-of-Call notification) after every call
If you’re a Safaricom user, chances are you’ve seen it — that intrusive Flash SMS that pops up the moment…
