Safaricom Foundation,Safaricom Foundation Ndoto Zet Stories

Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu initiative elevates maternal health in Kamukunji's Eastleigh with bed donation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2025

This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...

Harambee Stars withdraws from CECAFA tournament over poor conditions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

FKF confirmed that the team will return to Kenya immediately to resume preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which K...

Kenya bans export, transit of raw macadamia nuts to protect local industry
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 18, 2025

According to Authority, the law applies not only to Kenyan-grown macadamia but also to produce originating from other countries.

Congo Brazzaville joins CECAFA Four Nations Tournament as Sudan withdraws
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 16, 2025

With the new development, the tournament will now feature Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Congo Brazzaville, with the guest side stepping in to ensure th...

Ethiopian-based Afar group holds meeting in Semera, escalates standoff with Eritrean government
Addis Standard  |  Jul 16, 2025

In a statement issued at the end of the conference, RSADO reaffirmed its commitment to continue what it called its “political and military struggle,”...

Airtel subscriber numbers surge by three million in three months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

This places Airtel ahead of Safaricom in terms of growth rate, even as the latter continues to lead in total subscriber numbers.

Court upholds freeze on Safaricom's Bonga points expiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

Justice Mwita held that Bonga points once earned by customers become customers' property; thus, Safaricom ceases to have control over them.

Harambee Stars to test waters in CECAFA Four Nations Cup ahead of CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 03, 2025

Harambee Stars will compete in the CECAFA Four Nations Cup from July 24–27 in Arusha, Tanzania, as part of their build-up to the 2024 African Nations...

Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active users, driving digital growth after Sh281 billion investment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to the company, its 4G network now covers more than half of the population, with 3,141 live sites in more than 150 towns and cities.

CA cracks down on landlords blocking internet providers in estates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

CAK Director-General David Kemei warned that such conduct is unlawful under the Competition Act (CAP 504), which prohibits any actions that restrict o...

Iran-Israel crisis: Atomic energy agency chief calls for access to damaged nuclear sites
UN News  |  Jun 24, 2025

Fordow is one of several nuclear-related sites across Iran that are known to have been damaged in the strikes by the United States, including those in...

Harambee Starlets fall to Tanzania in CECAFA final
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets fell 1-0 to Tanzania in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship final on Saturday, with an own goal by Enez Mango handing the ho...

Harambee Starlets face Tanzania in CECAFA final showdown
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets will take on hosts Tanzania in the final of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge Cup on Saturday. Both teams are unbeaten and ha...

Harambee Starlets sweep aside South Sudan to stay perfect at CECAFA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets cruised to a 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday evening, maintaining their perfect record at the CECAFA Women’s Championship...

Harambee Starlets eye another big win against struggling South Sudan
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will be out to extend their winning run at the CECAFA Women’s Championship when they take on South Sudan this afternoon in Dar es Sa...

Harambee starlets can conquer the world with the right support - Assistant Coach Oduor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Harambee Starlets assistant coach Godfrey Oduor believes Kenya has what it takes to reach the global stage in women’s football if given the right supp...

CECAFA showdown: Harambee Starlets eyeing glory as they gear to face Uganda's Crested Cranes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

Before the Starlets take to the field, Group B action will begin with hosts Tanzania facing off against Burundi in a 4:00 PM kick-off.

Harambee Starlets sink Burundi to open CECAFA title hunt in style
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 15, 2025

Harambee Starlets kicked off their 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign with a clinical 3-0 win over Burundi in Dar es Salaam, setting the...

Safaricom, CA deny role in Ojwang’s arrest, reject claims of sharing mobile tracking data
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The statements from Safaricom and the CA come against a backdrop of growing public outcry and mounting scrutiny over the use of surveillance and data...

Coach Beldine Odemba names 23-player Harambee Starlets squad for 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

The regional tournament will serve as a crucial warm-up ahead of Kenya’s final round qualifier for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) aga...

Harambee Starlets set for CECAFA opener against Burundi
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

Harambee Starlets will begin their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship campaign on June 14 against Burundi in Tanzania. The tournament will also serve...

Muslims in Eastleigh, rest of Kenya observe the Day of Arafah through fasting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 05, 2025

While it is not compulsory for those not on pilgrimage, it is widely practised by Muslims who are not performing the Hajj.

Rally driver Assad Khan was unconscious after alleged assault by Maxine Wahome, court told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

The doctor said several tests were performed before treatment began to determine the cause of Khan’s recurring loss of consciousness.

Harambee Starlets set to compete in 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 04, 2025

Kenya will compete in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania, with the Harambee Starlets among five teams confirmed for the regional...

What is Hajj? Understanding the sacred journey millions of Muslims make each year
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 03, 2025

The pilgrimage follows a specific set of rituals and is carried out in and around the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Three suspects detained in Sh10.4 million Safaricom Sacco fraud case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 30, 2025

Kaburu was arrested in May 2025 at a mall parking lot in Nairobi, while Ombogo and Mugambi were arrested in a lodge at the Namanga border.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa appointed chairman of Ethiopian division amid strong growth
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 30, 2025

The telco's customer base has also grown to 8.8 million, including 7.1 million active data users, according to the company.

Millions affected as poor mobile phone network quality persists in over 30 counties, CA report reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Section 23 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, requires the CA to ensure that licensed telecom operators and service providers deli...

Telkom on regulator’s red list after failing quality test, Airtel improves service score
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

This comes as Airtel Kenya, which was previously flagged alongside Telkom, improved its score from 79 per cent in the previous year to 83.3 per cent,...

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.