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Heads Talk ®273 - Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO: Money 2020 Riyadh Series: M-PESA - Money Has Moved In AfricaLet us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇰🇪Money Has Moved In Africa🇰🇪We’re kicking off this special Heads Talk series with a long-awaited conversation between two remarkable leaders. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO transforming payments in Kenya and across Africa, and Sanjiv Purushotham, CEO of Bridge Solutions and our 'Heads Talk Guest' Host for this series.What makes this episode truly special is the friendship between Sitoyo and Sanjiv. Their easy rapport a...
2025-10-1619 min
The TechAfrica News PodcastEP.01 | S2 | Safaricom's CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa on 25 Years, $800M Daily on M-Pesa, and What’s NextWhat does it take to move from being a telecom operator to a purpose-led technology company?In this episode of the TechAfrica News Podcast, Chief Editor and Founder Akim Benamara sits down with Dr. Peter Ndegwa (CBS), CEO of Safaricom Group PLC, to explore the company’s 25-year journey, the evolution of M-Pesa, and its bold expansion into Ethiopia. From tackling Africa’s device gap to harnessing AI and satellite, the conversation reflects on how innovation, inclusion, and investment are shaping the continent’s digital future.About Our GuestDr. Peter...
2025-09-2933 min
Heads Talk ®258 - Wangeci Kanjama, Group CFO: BRICS Series, Spiro - Explorer and Adopters of New Technology, By NatureLet us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇰🇪Explorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature🇰🇪Another insightful episode of Heads Talk today. It was such a pleasure to speak with my guest today. I found her content incredibly thoughtful and walked away with a much deeper understanding of the fintech, finance, and growth landscape in East Africa, especially their sharp focus on strategic partnerships.Wangeci Kanjama is the CFO of Spiro, a pan-Africa...
2025-07-0646 min
Global Tech SailorsHow to Thrive as a QA Engineer : Learn From Adera’s Career Journey at SafaricomSubscribe to Global Tech Sailors channel for all the best and latest official podcasts, behind the scenes and live performances. Order our Merch through the below form:https://forms.gle/AeMtZmWWaBrJ92119Follow Global Tech Sailors:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g_techsailors/TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@gtechsailorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/gtechsailorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi7ZhzfsOFHMRJ1V6hIQOQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2A7asOWhn5lPzie5WacLjiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-tech-sailors/About this Episode:In this episode of the Global Tech Sailors Podcast, Adera Karume, a QA Engineer at Safaricom PLC shares her journey in...
2025-02-1446 min
Telco in 20Ep 98 - Safaricom: On the hunt for revenue (Fawzia Ali)In 2007, Safaricom PLC (Safaricom) and Vodafone invented M-PESA, a mobile payment system that has transformed financial services in Kenya and beyond by bringing banking capabilities to unbanked populations. M-PESA has become a cornerstone of the Kenyan economy and helped Safaricom build a reputation for innovation. In this episode, I'm talking with Fawzia Ali, chief consumer business officer at Safaricom. We discuss the success of M-PESA, the company’s efforts to use AI and machine learning for continued innovation, and how it’s preparing its workforce for an AI-driven future. Listen now to hear:How M-PESA simplicity and w...
2024-09-0320 min
The TechTrends PodcastSafaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa on where the telco is 5G in Kenya.We asked Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa about their 5G plans for Kenya during the release of the Full Year results on Thursday.''We have now just likely below 700,000 5G devices so we need to make sure that we put the network so that as devices become more affordable, then people can experience 5G''
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2024-05-1002 min
Pure Digital Passion with Moses KemibaroEpisode 94 - A Live Citizen TV Discussion Panel On AI In Kenya: Opportunities, Challenges, & The Road Ahead.On the evening of the 14th of March 2024, the day before World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), Citizen TV hosted an engaging panel discussion on ethical and inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya. This year’s global theme for WRCD was “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers,” making the conversation both timely and critical. The Communications Authority of Kenya, in its commitment to marking World Consumer Rights Day, organized this live discussion as a live broadcast and invited a diverse group of panelists who are at the forefront of technology, regulation, and consumer advocacy.
The following made up the pa...
2024-03-311h 30
The Social Impact Journal#30 - How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael KoechDate: Monday 5th February 2024Episode 30 – How can technology help achieve a circular economy in lower and middle income countries with Michael KoechGuest – Michael Koech – Environment and Social Lead, Airtel AfricaMichael Koech is a self-driven and results oriented Safety, Health, Environment (EHS) and Sustainability practitioner based in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive national and international experience in Safety and Environment policy and practice, climate change principles and world-class manufacturing, telecommunications, and agricultural industry. He has over 20 years working experience including as EHS and Sustainability Manager at Unilever, Savannah Cement, Safaricom PLC, GSMA a...
2024-02-0624 min
Africa Tech NewsSafaricom Finalises $257 Million Deal with the International Finance CorporationSafaricom Ethiopia has bagged significant funding from the World Bank’s private investment arm for its greenfield telecommunications project. The telecom finalised an agreement with the International Finance Corporation and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, to receive $257.4 million in funding. The IFC is providing a loan of $100 million to Safaricom and investing $157.4 million Ksh22.5 billion in Global Partnership for Ethiopia BV. This investment will give the IFC a smaller ownership stake in GPE, with Safaricom PLC remaining the major shareholder. The investment is intended to support Safaricom Ethiopia’s ongoing greenfield telecommunications project to deploy and operate 4G an...
2023-08-1601 min
7min Product Master SeriesAlex Wokabi Karanja, Design Lead 💵 Safaricom PLCAlex Wokabi Karanja is a design lead at Safaricom and a big believer of design with why. Through designOps (operational and project support), and collaboration with other different teams, he helps the entire business deliver value and superior experiences.Where to find Alex:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-wokabi-7aa4a48b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Greats_WokabiSupport the showWhere to find the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/7minProdSeries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7min-product-master-series/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/7minProdSeries Email: 7minprodseries@gmail.com Tell us how we...
2023-05-1004 min
Njeri Talks LawNjeri Wagacha talks to Fred WaithakaNjeri Wagacha talks to Fred Waithaka, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Safaricom PLC. Fred talks about his journey to becoming a lawyer and moving into the regulatory space. He speaks about Safaricom's strategic growth and its mission to identify new growth areas with the intention of delivering a superior customer experience.
2023-02-1046 min
CDH ConversationsNjeri Wagacha talks to Fred WaithakaNjeri Wagacha talks to Fred Waithaka, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Safaricom PLC. Fred talks about his journey to becoming a lawyer and moving into the regulatory space. He speaks about Safaricom's strategic growth and its mission to identify new growth areas with the intention of delivering a superior customer experience.
2023-02-1046 min
Najua PodcastHow to buy shares with Nairobi Security ExchangeIf you have wondered how you can buy shares of the most profitable companies on the Nairobi Securities Exchange- Safaricom PLC, Equity Group Holdings, Kenya Commercial Bank or East African Breweries. In that case, this episode is for you.
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2022-08-2920 min
7min Product Master SeriesGodfrey Kimani, Product Designer 📞 Safaricom PLCGodfrey Kimani, Product Designer at Safaricom PLC. Godfrey is a problem solver who cares about crafting products and experiences that leave a positive impact on people, the environment, and society. He's excited by the process of deriving user needs from research, creatively leveraging the power of technology to satisfy those needs, and thinking critically about the constraints and edge cases to make sure that the solution scales.You can find Godfrey on LinkedIn and on Twitter as (@kimani_godfrey4).Support the showWhere to find the show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/7minProdSeries...
2022-08-0805 min
iGrand Business RadioBusiness Biography: More Than A Professor, Bitange NdemoMany might know of his works, but little about the person. We know of a certain permanent secretary in late President Mwai Kibaki’s government whose brain and work placed Kenya on the global map as a FinTech giant. While in government, he initiated the development of undersea cables into East Africa and later began the Kenya Open Data initiative. The man is a professor of entrepreneurship and associate professor at the school of business, University of Nairobi. He is Professor Bitange Ndemo.
In the Bible, great kings like David were supported by valiant men who were br...
2022-07-0603 min
24BitA discussion with Women in Tech at SafaricomTo mark International Women's Day 2022, we sat down with 4 women working with Safaricom PLC. These are Magdaline, Carolyne, Beth, and Caroline Masibo. Check out their individual profiles below, and listen to our conversation.
Juma Imainata is an intern within the Technology Division who has a physical disability. She has a certification in CISCO IT Essentials, Introduction of Networks (CCNA1), Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (CCNA2). She also has a background in Manufacturing Engineering. She graduated in December 2021 with BSc in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology from Egerton University. She is passionate about IT Networking, design, entrepreneurship, giving back t...
2022-03-0732 min
Safaricom NewsroomTo buy or to build: navigating the homes dilemma #SafaricomNewsOwning the space where you call home and stopping the monthly rent payment arepart of the Kenyan Dream. Over the last 10 years, there has been no shortage of options for the person whowants to own their own home. There are property shows on TV advertising new estates and residences, salesmen andwomen in traffic handing out brochures for upcoming developments, and weeklysections in newspapers full of property on sale. Some people advise that the best way to have your own home is to build it yourself,...
2022-01-251h 02
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BUSHERIANEP 50: THE PILOT PHASEIt’s confirmed that we’ll have our first podcast charity dinner on the 18th of December and with that , we want to say thank you for all the support . Come let’s make merry . As well as getting our first sponsorship from Safaricom PLC
2021-12-1211 min
Safaricom NewsroomThe data-mining game and what you need to knowIssues around the collection and protection of personal data have gained traction over the past two years. Everyone who comes into contact with personal data has a responsibility to ensure the data is used for what it was intended for but also well stored.Have you ever wondered what happens to all the personal information that you share in order to access buildings where your name, ID number and phone number are collected?Or those offer messages you get from restaurants and e-commerce shops, a few weeks after you pay for a...
2021-09-1347 min
Octopus PodcastOctopus / GvP 2 🐙 Kagonya Awori: An Afrocentric Lens to the Design for Edtech GamesA presentation by Kagonya Awori about her PHD research about Educational Games, the use of 360 video and AI in learning and more, followed by a talk with Sam Hopkins. Kagonya Awori proposes a lens for game design that is based on indigenous African ways of knowing. Based on a study with elders in Kenya and diaspora youth in Australia, this talk proposes a lens that can motivate the design of games that can better mediate learning for African communities. The People-Place-Praxis lens is based on the view that knowledge is developed, shared and stored over time through situated face-to-face interactions...
2021-09-1141 minTHE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BUSHERIANEP 35: SEDULOUS SIMON; NEVER BEEN THE LUCKIEST BUT , HARD WORK BETRAYS NONE || Oxford DPhil studentIn this episode , the guest talks narrates his story from childhood till date as a DPhil student at the Oxford university talking about some of his struggles from when he was a child to and always putting in the work and effort that afforded him to work at places such as PWC , safaricom PLC and even KCA and now is doing his phD in Oxford at only 26 ! Listen in
2021-08-291h 34
Ari DiariesAri Diaries Episode 12: Eunice Kilonzo, Award-Winning Storyteller, Writer, Content Generation Manager Safaricom PLC.Eunice Kilonzo is an award-winning storyteller, communications & Multi-Media Specialist, and currently a Content Generation Manager at Safaricom PLC.
Her immediate role was with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) HQ in Nairobi, Kenya as a Social Media and Content Consultant.
She has extensive hands-on experience in organizational communications, and media management across a range of sectors: health, science, environment, technology, financial services, and development. Her expertise includes multimedia editorial development, stakeholder management, internal communications, social media, and digital publishing.
Previous roles include: Communications Officer for the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) nestled in the African Population and Health R...
2021-08-261h 05
Pure Infrastructure PodcastEpisode 4: Morten Bangsgaard, CTIO, Safaricom LimitedIn the fourth episode of our podcast, we interview Morten Bangsgaard, CTIO of Safaricom Limited. We spoke about his background, Safaricom's evolution and it's long term tech strategy. Safaricom PLC is a listed Kenyan mobile network operator headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya. It is the largest telecommunications provider in Kenya, and one of the most profitable companies in the East and Central Africa region. The company offers mobile telephony, mobile money transfer, payment, enterprise services, corporate voice, consumer electronics, ecommerce, cloud computing, data, music streaming, and fibre optic services. It is most renowned as the home...
2021-08-2424 min
Safaricom NewsroomCan technology solve Nairobi's traffic? #SafaricomNewsEarlier this year, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority announced its intention to set up an Intelligent Transport Management System, which it had trialled at several spots in the capital city.The intention of the system is to improve traffic efficiency and flow and suggests, for the first time, that technology could soon come to the aid of Nairobi’s traffic problem.In today’s edition of the Safaricom Newsroom podcast, Evelyn Wambui sought to find out whether technology will help solve Nairobi’s traffic problem.
2021-08-0626 min
Safaricom NewsroomBecoming a Disciplined Saver. #SafaricomNewsThe most dominant story of the past 12 months has been about the pain of the pandemic.Economically, close to two million people lost their jobs in the first three months of the pandemic alone.In April, an interesting statistic arose from analyses of the spending and saving patterns of Kenyans with bank accounts: they had managed to stash away more than KES463 billion.Savings normally become available once you have taken care of your fixed expenses.The question usually is: after you have taken care of your bills, what do you...
2021-07-1436 min
Habesha in TechTech Investing with Addis Alemayehou of Kazana GroupOver the weekend I had the opportunity to chat with Addis Alemayehou about Tech Investing. Bekure Tamirat and I were co-moderating the Habesha in Tech room. Addis shared us his starting point where he started investing in working at a hotel in Mississauga and then become a real estate investor in Toronto. His story and journey is very inspiring to many of us.
He moved to Ethiopia to contribute to the growing economy. Addis have been doing impressive work on expanding his investment portfolios: Fin-tech, telecom, communications, manufacturing, logistics, tech and more. He supports many young start up owners by g...
2021-06-251h 14
Safaricom NewsroomLeveraging on technology for a cleaner, more sustainable worldAs the world celebrated World Environment Day, the Safaricom Newsroom sought out Michael Koech, who is in charge of Environment and climate change at Safaricom, and Dr. George Njenga, the Executive Dean of Strathmore University Business School, to discuss how we can leverage technology for a cleaner, more sustainable world.Safaricom is one of the companies that has committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reports annually on the extent to which it has gone about fulfilling its promises on sustainability.Michael and George agree that changing how the energy systems that power...
2021-06-0815 min
M-ChangaTHE POWER OF STORYTELLING IN FUNDRAISING - WEBINARPaukwa? Pakawa! Have you mastered the art of storytelling for fundraising? If not, listen in on the insightful chat on the art of writing and telling appealing stories for successful fundraising led by our guests, Eunice Kilonzo - Safaricom PLC and Matt Roberts - Thundafund.
M-Changa is an online fundraising platform that provides Kenyans with a secure, transparent and convenient way to raise funds online. To register your fundraiser, visit www.changa.co.ke or dial *483*57# .
2021-05-281h 08
Safaricom NewsroomMother’s Day: Asante Sana Mama #SafaricomNewsOn the Safaricom Newsroom podcast today, we talk to three young mums and their families as they reflect on their lives during the pandemic.Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums and mother figures out there. You are loved and treasured. Asante Sana Mama!
2021-05-1020 min
I'm Probably Wrong (About Everything)#76 Chris Otundo & Martin Openda: "African Retooled" - Kenya COVID-19 Global SpecialAfrican Retooled is a podcast based out of Kenya that focuses on rethinking, reimagining and edifying individuals on how they can make the most of their potential in the workforce on a local and global scale. We discuss the future of economics and global markets and where we have come from and where we are going as an interrelated global community.
Martin is currently a Recruitment Consultant at Boyden, one of the top global executive search firms. He is a Human Capital management professional with skills in executive talent acquisition and human capital management consulting. His experience spans across East Afri...
2021-03-2257 min
Treasury Talks podcast seriesASA Episode 7: Best Supply Chain Finance SolutionCummins Inc. – Matthew Sullivan, in partnership with Bank of America, Microsoft – Rahul Daswani, Safaricom plc – Florence Kiburi, in partnership with Citi. Trading internationally can be challenging. Cash flow issues can arise between paying suppliers and getting payment. From distributor finance, pre-shipment finance and receivables discounting to forfaiting, factoring and payables finance, we look at some of these SCF solutions.
2020-09-0119 min
Safaricom NewsroomFather’s Day: reflections on the hopes and fearsIn this podcast, the Safaricom Newsroom celebrates fathers and the different roles they play in the lives of their children.To commemorate Father’s Day, we got a few men to talk about the meaning of fatherhood and share their views on what being a father means to them.Keith and Allan have been fathers for a couple of years now, Don is about to become a first-time dad and Barry shares his hope of becoming a dad one day.We also hear from Dr. Gladys Mwiti, a clinical psychologist, who has some great advice for men going through this jo...
2020-06-2221 min
Safaricom NewsroomLove in the time of lockdownDating can be a complicated dance but quite fun. Has the COVID-19 pandemic raptured or spurred romance? Click play to know how couples are keeping in touch during this period. #SafaricomNews
2020-05-2721 min
African RetooledThe Future of Legal RolesOn this episode we take on a profession that has been around since the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. We are joined by Linda Anene - Senior Legal Counsel at Safaricom PLC and also the Founder and Chairlady of Lawyers in Technology (L.I.T.) Lean in Circle which is a women circle of thirty (30) women lawyers predominantly based in the ICT industry in Kenya. We are also joined by June Okal - Legal Trainee at Google (Sub Saharan Africa). She also serves as Co - Organizer for Legal Hackers Nairobi - a Global Community for Lawyers and...
2020-03-1740 min
Safaricom NewsroomFinancial LiteracyAre you one of those people who are one pay check away from poverty? If the answer is yes, then grab a pen and paper. This episode on Financial Literacy is for you.
2019-05-1321 min
Safaricom NewsroomM-TIBA; Making healthcare inclusive one family at a time.M-TIBA is a simple tool that is revolutionizing how Kenyans save and pay for quality healthcare.In this week’s podcast, we discuss what it’s like not to have access to affordable care, and how the mobile phone is making healthcare in Kenya more inclusive.
2019-04-1514 min
Safaricom NewsroomEqual opportunities in the workplaceCan women really have it all? Is it time for businesses to consider the unique needs of female employees in order to close the gender gap and create a level playing field for women in the workplace? Three working women share their thoughts. #BalanceForBetter
2019-03-2125 min
Dependent VariableEpisode 2: Developing Data Products at Safaricom(with Nicholas Loki)Second episode of the Dependent Variable podcast is out🗣️. We had an amazing chat with Nicholas Loki, Senior Software Engineer & Data Scientist at Safaricom PLC about the early days of #DataScience in corporate Kenya.
In this episode Catherine Gitau, Anthony Odhiambo, Nicholas Loki & Victor Mochengo:
1) Define #bigdata and why #Safaricom is a #bigdata company.
2) How is #Safaricom using Data Science today; from research to building products to customer results.
3) How Loki evolved from being in the 1st IT class at JKUAT! to software engineering and now Data science.
4) How Kenya's tech scene has evolved from the 1990s.
5) Mind over matter; never...
2018-11-301h 06
Safaricom NewsroomHow Jazz wafted its way into the Kenyan music sceneHow Jazz wafted its way into the Kenyan music scene by Safaricom PLC
2018-04-3022 min
Safaricom NewsroomRole of Film in Telling a Positive African StoryRole of Film in Telling a Positive African Story by Safaricom PLC
2018-03-2215 min
Safaricom NewsroomTreating Data as an Asset Part 2There's no question that data is one of the most valuable assets companies hold. And how businesses exploit it makes all the difference.
2018-03-1409 min
Safaricom NewsroomData an asset to every BusinessHow can your businesses take full advantage of data strategies and best leverage technology for success
2018-03-0214 min
Safaricom NewsroomArtificial Intelligence in Our lives todayAdvancements in Artificial Intelligence continue to transform everyday life as we know it. The world of robotic intelligence has come right out of your favourite Sci-Fi movie & into the real world. So what advancements have been made in Kenya & what does the future hold?
2018-02-1215 min
Safaricom NewsroomM-PESA Foundation Academy; New springboard to a bright futureM-PESA Foundation Academy; New springboard to a bright future by Safaricom PLC
2017-07-1307 min