SAFARICOM PLC
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1997-01-26
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3256 news mentions monitored
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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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2024-10-03 (businessdailyafrica.com)
Innovator loses copyright infringement claim against Safaricom
High Court judge Freda Mugambi dismissed the case, saying that copyright law protects expressions, not ideas.
Read more2024-10-01 (tuko.co.ke)
Okiya Omtatah Moves to Court to Stop SHIF, Quash Govt Deal with Safaricom-Led Consortium
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and two other petitioners have filed a legal challenge to halt launch of SHIF and nullify government deal with the Safaricom Consortium
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2024-09-26 (techfocus24.com)
Safaricom chair defends $800mn health contract amid conflict of interest
The chair of Safaricom, Adil Khawaja, has defended the telco’s involvement in an $800 million government contract to digitise the country’s health systems.This is even as opposition politicians alleged a conflict of interest over his law firm Dentons HHM’s role in the deal.Safaricom, K
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2024-09-11 (benjamindada.com)
Kenya's satellite internet debate is taking a legal turn
Clash over Starlink intensifies as Kituo cha Sheria sues Safaricom and regulators. The outcome could reshape Kenya's internet landscape and regulatory approach.
Read more2024-09-05 (hapakenya.com)
M-PESA Foundation to pay Ksh. 6.4 Million in taxes as Tax Appeals Tribunal dismisses appeal
KRA contended that the payments made by M-PESA Foundation to Safaricom Plc were contractual management or professional fees.
Read more2024-09-04 (the-star.co.ke)
Safaricom, Tusker are Kenya's most admired brands - poll
Safaricom/Mpesa is the most admired brand in Kenya, the latest survey by Brand Africa and Gina Din Group indicates.
Read more2024-08-30 (thekenyatimes.com)
Safaricom Announces James Ludlow as new Director
Telecommunications giant Safaricom PLC has announced changes to its Board of Directors following the exit of a member in a notice published on August 30.
Read more2023-12-07 (intellinews.com)
Kenyan lawmakers move to regulate, tax cryptocurrencies
Law to regulate, tax cryptocurrencies
Read more2023-11-23 (financialafrik.com)
History: shares of the Nairobi Stock Exchange “processed” at the BRVM
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