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Kenya

An East African market where mobile finance, business services and transport offer a connected view of economic change.

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Businesses & leaders in Kenya

Companies · 2 min read

Safaricom

Safaricom’s next chapter reaches beyond telecommunications.

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Population56.4M2024 · World Bank

GDP, current US$US$120.4B2024 · World Bank

CurrencyKenyan shilling (KES)

Major exchangeNairobi Securities Exchange

Historical indicators, not live estimates. GDP is nominal, in current US dollars. Source checked 4 October 2026.

Key sectors & coverage themes

Technology Fintech Infrastructure

Company file

Companies in focus

Kenya · Telecommunications

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.

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Selected transaction record

Recent disclosed deals

No transactions for this subject are included in the current selection. This does not imply an absence of deal activity.

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Founders & company profiles

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Infrastructure

No dedicated infrastructure coverage for Kenya in the current edition.

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Sources & methodology

World Bank · World Development Indicators, 2024 snapshotChecked 4 Oct 2026

Nairobi Securities Exchange

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