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Safaricom PLC

Kenya’s largest and most profitable telecommunications company — home of M-PESA, with over 50 million customers and a market cap of KSh 3 trillion+.

📍 Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
📡 Telecommunications & Fintech
📅 Founded 1997
📊 NSE: SCOM

📋 About Safaricom PLC

Safaricom PLC is Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider and one of the most profitable companies in East and Central Africa. Founded in 1997 and headquartered at Safaricom House along Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, the company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE: SCOM) and is majority-owned by Vodacom Group with a 55% stake.

Safaricom controls approximately 65.7% of Kenya’s mobile market as of 2024 and surpassed 50 million customers in July 2025. The company is globally renowned as the home of M-PESA — the world’s most successful mobile money platform. Beyond telecoms, Safaricom has diversified into e-commerce (Masoko), cloud computing, music streaming (Baze), and agri-tech (DigiFarm). Its subsidiary Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia is also expanding the brand across the continent.

🏷️ Company Details

Industry Telecommunications, Fintech & Technology
Founded 1997
CEO Peter Ndegwa
Chairman Adil Khawaja (Non-Executive)
Head Office Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi
Major Shareholder Vodacom Group — 55%
Stock Exchange Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE: SCOM)
Customers 50 Million+ (July 2025)
Employees 6,616+
Market Share 65.7% of Kenya’s Mobile Market (2024)

⚙️ Products & Services

🔵 M-PESA Mobile Money
🔵 Voice & SMS
🔵 Mobile Data & 5G
🔵 Home Fibre (Safaricom Home)
🔵 Fuliza (Overdraft)
🔵 M-Shwari Savings & Loans
🔵 KCB M-PESA Loans
🔵 Mali Investment Fund
🔵 Safaricom Business Solutions
🔵 Cloud Computing
🔵 DigiFarm (Agri-Tech)
🔵 Masoko E-Commerce
🔵 Ziidi Money Market Fund
🔵 Prepaid & Postpaid Plans

🕐 Working Hours (Head Office & Care Centres)

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Open
Sunday Closed
📱 M-PESA, Safaricom App & customer self-service available 24/7. Dial 100 (Safaricom line) or 0722 002 100 for customer care.

📍 Location & Map

📍 Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →

📬 Contact Information

🌐 Website safaricom.co.ke
📞 Customer Care 100 (Safaricom line) / +254 722 002 100
📞 From Other Networks +254 722 002 100
📧 Email customercare@safaricom.co.ke
📍 Head Office Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, P.O. Box 66827-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

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Safaricom is consistently rated as Kenya’s most trusted brand, loved for its wide network coverage, M-PESA innovation, and transformative impact on millions of Kenyans’ daily lives and livelihoods.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Safaricom head office in Nairobi?

Safaricom’s head office is at Safaricom House, along Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. P.O. Box 66827-00800.

How do I contact Safaricom customer care?

Dial 100 free from any Safaricom line, or call +254 722 002 100 from any network. You can also email customercare@safaricom.co.ke or reach them on Twitter/X @Safaricom_Care.

Who owns Safaricom?

Safaricom is majority owned by Vodacom Group with a 55% stake. The remaining shares are held by the Government of Kenya and public investors through the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE: SCOM).

What is M-PESA and who operates it?

M-PESA is Safaricom’s mobile money transfer and financial services platform, launched in 2007. It is the world’s most successful mobile money product and allows users to send money, pay bills, access loans, and save — all via mobile phone.

How many Safaricom customers are there in Kenya?

Safaricom surpassed 50 million customers in July 2025, controlling approximately 65.7% of Kenya’s mobile market  making it by far the dominant telco in the country.

Is Safaricom listed on the stock exchange?

Yes. Safaricom PLC is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol SCOM. It is consistently the most valuable stock on the NSE and one of the most traded shares in East Africa.

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