Safaricom
Safaricom is a Kenyan telecommunications and technology company offering connectivity, data and mobile financial services, including M-PESA. It also operates in Ethiopia. The distinction between its Kenyan business and consolidated group results matters when assessing expansion and profitability.
- Operating market
- Kenya
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Chief Executive Officer
- Peter Ndegwa
- Founded
- 1997; commercial launch in 2000
- Website
- Official company website
Profile checked 4 October 2026 · Leadership and company information may change.
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Peter Ndegwa · Chief Executive Officer. See the company’s linked sources for the leadership profile.
Safaricom · Company overviewChecked 4 Oct 2026
Safaricom · Official company profile and foundation yearChecked 4 Oct 2026
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