“Open Power for a brighter future: we empower sustainable progress.”
We are a multinational company changing the face of energy, one of the world’s leading integrated utilities. As the largest private player in producing clean energy with renewable sources we have more than 88 GW of total capacity, including around 61 GW of renewables.
Distributing electricity through a network of more than 2 million kilometers to over 73 million end users, being the first private network operator globally, and proudly bringing energy to approximately 65 million homes and businesses.
People are the heart of our energy: our Group is made up of more than 65,000 people operating in 29 countries and our work is based on our values of Trust, Responsibility, Innovation and Proactivity. Diversity and inclusion play a key role for us, leading to our being recognized in all three of the most prestigious indices and rankings that assess corporate performance on gender diversity at the workplace and beyond: the Refinitive Diversity Inclusion Index, the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Equileap Gender Equality Global Report & Ranking.
Our ongoing commitment to innovation and putting sustainability at the core of our business has placed us amongst the top 50 most sustainable companies worldwide nominated by the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2022 and prompted us to become a member of the United Nations Global Compact to make a tangible contribution to four of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Let’s shape the energy of the future together.
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader.
M-PESA has over 23 million subscribers, supported by a nationwide agent network of over 156,000 outlets. M-PESA is the world's most developed biggest mobile payment system.
Facts about Safaricom
• Employs over 5,500 staff directly and over 500,000 indirectly
• Has approximately 4,945 network sites across the country
• 50% of employees and 32% of senior management working at Safaricom are women.
• Has the largest call center in Sub-Saharan Africa
Our people are our most valuable asset and are key to the achievement of our vision of transforming lives. This is reflected in our commitment to creating a working environment that supports our staff. We offer employees a wellness programme, crèche facilities, access to subsidized gym facilities, leisure amenities, regular social events, competitive salaries and career opportunities.
We give back to the society through the Safaricom Foundation. Since inception, the foundation has disbursed 2 billion shillings in different initiatives that provide sustainable community-based solutions, contributing towards Kenya’s development agenda, and the Millennium Development Goals.
Safaricom is a key member and supporter of the B Team and the B Team – Africa, alliances of business leaders who are committed to responsible and sustainable business practices.
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