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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 13, 2025
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Mudavadi lauds Kenya's digital sprint as Safaricom marks 25 years
Kenya has made remarkable strides in communication, trade and industry in the last two decades...
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During Safaricom's 25th anniversary celebration, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi lauded Kenya's digital transformation, tracing its origins to bold policy reforms and visionary leadership three decades ago. He highlighted his role in liberalizing the economy and communication sector, paving the way for a digital economy now admired globally.
- Kenya now leads Africa in digital finance, innovation, and connectivity, with over 95 percent of Kenyans owning a mobile phone.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi spearheaded reforms as Minister for Finance and later as Minister for Information, Transport and Communications.
- The liberalization led to the licensing of companies like Safaricom and Kencell (now Airtel), unlocking mobile telephony and platforms like M-Pesa, the world’s leading mobile money platform.
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