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Kenya’s Esther Waititu to exit Safaricom after steering M-PESA’s financial services

Kenyan tech leader Esther Waititu resigns as Safaricom financial services head, exiting just as corporate governance shifts hands, more control to Vodacom.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
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Safaricom shareholders to vote on Vodafone’s CEO appointment rights    

Safaricom CEO appointment rights go to shareholders as Vodafone Kenya seeks control after raising its stake above 50%.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Vodacom Centre
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South Africa’s Vodacom takes control of Kenya’s Safaricom with stake worth $2.1 billion

South Africa's Vodacom completes the acquisition of a majority stake in Safaricom following a key Kenyan court ruling.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Safaricom
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Safaricom’s $6 Fiber plan challenges Kenya’s Estate internet providers

Safaricom expands low-cost internet in Kenya with $6 plans, challenging estate ISPs in Nairobi and Kiambu broadband market shift.

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Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom.
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Kenyan court orders Safaricom to pay software developer $10.8 million in M-Pesa copyright case

Kenyan court orders Safaricom to pay software developer $10.8 million (Ksh1.4 billion) over M-Pesa child wallet copyright case.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
NSE head office
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9 NSE-listed companies with market cap above $1 billion

Nine NSE-listed companies now exceed $1 billion in value, led by Safaricom, highlighting Kenya’s growing capital market depth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Safaricom
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Safaricom maintains spot as East Africa’s biggest company with $4.7 billion market cap

Its market capitalization surged by $1.17 billion to $4.72 billion, reaffirming its dominance amid a competitive regional landscape.

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