Safaricom launched Ziidi Trader in Nairobi, prompting President Ruto to direct the National Treasury to remove market barriers for easier share buying.

The entities involved

• Safaricom →

  mobile network operator in Kenya

  • Safaricom is expanding its operations into the financial services sector, with Peter Ndegwa serving as its CEO.03:11
  • Safaricom's digital platform has expanded its retail participation, leading to reports of rising junior investor numbers.03:11
• William Ruto →

  President of Kenya since 2022

  • The administration led by Kenya Kwanza must secure a strong candidate to challenge the incumbent administration in the upcoming political landscape.Wed 17:38
  • Ruto's government announces infrastructure projects across several counties while ODM dismisses its alliance with Rigathi Gachagua.Wed 16:05
• National Treasury →

  treasury of South Africa

  • The Sol Plaatje municipality operates water treatment plants in Riverton, Northern Cape, with infrastructure projects funded by the National Treasury.Tue 18:33
  • Treasury provided R608m funding to a municipality in the Northern Cape, raising sanitation risks near Kamfers Dam.Tue 18:33

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• Safaricom continues to operate within the market of Kenya.Sep 8
• Kenya and Safaricom partnered to launch an online portal, with Safaricom providing telecommunications services.Oct 15
• The Kenyan government is using the proceeds from the sale of a Safaricom stake to fund various infrastructure projects.Jul 3
• Safaricom aligned with Kenya's solar access program in April 2026.Fri 05:10