Tag: Safaricom

Two counties that now have access to Safaricom’s 5G

Safaricom unveiled the new technology simultaneously in Nairobi and Kisumu on Friday, March 26 with four acounties activated.

Safaricom apologises to subscribers after mass blast of message from 44444

In responses to online and mobile users, Safaricom said the SMS came as a result of a system issue.

CBK announces end of free M-Pesa transfer of Ksh1,000 and below

In a press statement, the regulator said only Ksh100 and below won’t attract any transfer charges.

Safaricom feels Covid blow as half-year net profit drops

Safaricom recorded drops in M-Pesa, voice and messaging revenue as Covid-19 pandemic hits East Africa’s largest company.

Safaricom announces free calls, data for customers as it marks 20 years

Customers who have been on the network for 20 years, those turning 20 this year will also receive a free 20GB data bundle valid for 7 days.

Nairobi gang posing as Safaricom, StarTimes employees busted

DCI says fraudsters use a range of merchandise including electronic goods and laptops they purport to be promoting or selling.

M-Pesa services to be unavailable for 12 hours

Safaricom says the interruption will allow the firm undertake “enhancements and maintenance of our systems”.