You will soon be able to buy NSE shares directly from your M-PESA with Ziidi Trader

Safaricom is piloting Ziidi Trader, a new feature within the M-PESA super app, allowing users to buy and sell shares directly on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) from their phones. This initiative aims to democratize stock market participation for millions of Kenyans by removing traditional barriers.

MPs Decry Delays in Human–Wildlife Conflict Payouts as Thousands Await Justice

A parliamentary watchdog has raised serious concerns regarding the substantial backlog of human-wildlife conflict compensation claims in Kenya, with thousands of affected citizens enduring prolonged suffering due to persistent delays and chronic underfunding. The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlighted the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife's failure to prioritize payments, citing bureaucratic hurdles and budget shortfalls as primary causes.

New park fees killing our business, say tour operators

Kenyan tour operators are warning that recent increases in Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fees and a new gateway surcharge are jeopardizing the country’s tourism industry, risking a loss of visitors to competing African destinations.

Safaricom’s HY26: Cloud, IoT and Fiber Emerge as the Next Big Growth Engines

Safaricom's latest results (HY26) indicate a significant shift towards becoming a TechCo, with cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and fiber connectivity emerging as major growth drivers beyond traditional mobile and M-PESA services.

Safaricom injects Sh26b into its Ethiopia unit as profit hits Sh43b

Safaricom has significantly reduced losses in its Ethiopia unit by 20.1% to Sh15.5 billion in the six months to September, as it aims for a break-even by 2027. The telecommunications giant injected an additional Sh26.4 billion into the Ethiopian operations during this period.

The News Brief: Safaricom hits Sh43bn profit mark on data, fuliza & M-Pesa