SAFARICOM PLC

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Founded

1997-01-26

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3256 news mentions monitored

Industry Context

This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone, Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified, Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.

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Safaricom Raises Concerns Over New ETR Proposal for Mobile Money Paybills

2024-11-11 (fintechnews.co.ke)

Safaricom Raises Concerns Over New ETR Proposal for Mobile Money Paybills

Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, has expressed reservations about the government's plan to convert mobile money paybills and till

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Telegram Blocked Again in Kenya Amid KCSE Exams

2024-11-08 (tech-ish.com)

Telegram Blocked Again in Kenya Amid KCSE Exams

Telegram blocked in Kenya during KCSE exams on Safaricom; lack of transparency raises concerns over digital rights, censorship, and accountability.

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Safaricom, Government and Vodafone Launch Ksh.240m Digital Skills Program

2024-10-31 (techtrendske.co.ke)

Safaricom, Government and Vodafone Launch Ksh.240m Digital Skills Program

Safaricom Foundation, in partnership with the government and Vodafone Foundation, has launched a KES 240M digital skills scaling program.

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Why paybill tax will drive nail in Safaricom casket

2024-10-10 (nairobilawmonthly.com)

Why paybill tax will drive nail in Safaricom casket

Safaricom stands to be the biggest loser should the Government implement the controversial proposal to turn till and paybill numbers into electronic tax registers.

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SHIF: MPs Approve KSh 104b Safaricom Investment in New Health Cover

2024-10-01 (tuko.co.ke)

SHIF: MPs Approve KSh 104b Safaricom Investment in New Health Cover

The National Assembly Committee on Health cleared Safaricom's KSh 104 billion investment in the government Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which launched today.

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Ruto allies reap big in Sh106bn UHC deals

2024-09-25 (nation.co.ke)

Ruto allies reap big in Sh106bn UHC deals

Individuals with key roles to play in Kenya Kwanza government's plan to use technology in provision of affordable healthcare.

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Safaricom clarifies Sh104.8B investment in Ministry of Health's digital healthcare plan

2024-09-21 (pulselive.co.ke)

Safaricom clarifies Sh104.8B investment in Ministry of Health's digital healthcare plan

The system is aimed at helping the Ministry of Health meet the objectives of the the Social Health Insurance Fund | Pulselive Kenya

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Shame on RUTO as Health CS DEBORAH MULONGO says Safaricom is a Government Agency – This is embarrassing (VIDEO)

2024-09-20 (kenyan-post.com)

Shame on RUTO as Health CS DEBORAH MULONGO says Safaricom is a Government Agency – This is embarrassing (VIDEO)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Kileleshwa Ward MCA, Robert Alai has shared a video clip of newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Debora M...

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Kenyans Ungovernable as New Health CS Suggests Safaricom Is Govt Agency: "Inauma sana"

2024-09-14 (tuko.co.ke)

Kenyans Ungovernable as New Health CS Suggests Safaricom Is Govt Agency: "Inauma sana"

Kenyans took to social media to voice their opinions about newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa's claim that Safaricom is a government agency.

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