Uber’s partnership with Safaricom to provide free data for Kenyans, particularly the youth for whom internet access is a challenge, is expected to enhance access to reliable, affordable, and safer mobility options.
MoreThe telco also reported over 8 million Kenyans have been impacted by community projects through the Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations. It has also increased the percentage of women in leadership to 42.4%.
MoreM-PESA Ratiba is now accessible on the M-PESA App’s Financial Services tab and on USSD through *334# option 9.
MoreThe facility is expected to accelerate Safaricom’s transition into a fully-fledged technology company. It seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, enhance its progress on gender diversity, and monitor its social impact.
MoreIt will host several zones including one for M-PESA, an Enterprise Zone, a Tech and Gaming Zone, a Customer Care aisle and a Business Meeting Zone where enterprise customers can hold in-person meetings with Safaricom’s business specialists.
MoreThe funds will support Car No. 44 (AK44), led by Adil Khawaja and his team of four. Khawaja has been a long-time participant in the event for over 20 years.
MoreThe Spark Accelerator Program is an initiative of Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, implemented by the iHub that seeks to grow and scale commercially viable businesses that are also creating societal change.
MoreIn the period under review, Safaricom PLC Group revenue grew by 13.4% to KShs 335.3 billion, with M-PESA contributing 42.4% of revenue at KShs 140 billion and GSM business contributing 52.7% at Kes.173.9 Billion.
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