Did you know digital tech supports 70% ofthe 169 SDG targets, potentially saving $55 trillion?  

Karen Basiye, Director of SustainableBusiness and Social Impact at Safaricom, shares how digital inclusion drivesprogress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Karen breaks down Safaricom’s purposestrategy, built on two pillars: People (transforming lives through digitalinclusion) and Planet (catalyzing a net-positive future). From boostingconnectivity to building digital skills and job opportunities, Safaricom ispaving the way for sustainability.

In a world that often recognizes the loudand flashy, Fred Waithaka thrives in quiet strength.

As Safaricom’s Head of Regulatory &Public Policy and acting Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Fred’s reserved,analytical, and hardworking nature has made him a standout in corporate Kenya.

In this episode, we dive into Fred’sjourney—from aspiring veterinarian to a key figure shaping Kenya’s telecom andtech regulatory landscape.

Fred reflects on his introvertedsuperpower, his critical role during the Reject Finance Bill protests in June2025, and Safaricom’s efforts to enhance trust with customers.

Meet Dilip Pal, the whistling CFO of Safaricom PLC , whose unique blend of finance, creativity, and adventure makes him a true renaissance man.

In this captivating podcast, Dilip shares his unforgettable experience witnessing the wildebeest migration in Kenya’sMaasai Mara, a moment that inspired his article The Last Kiss, published in The Asian Weekly and on LinkedIn. 

From his passion for wildlife photography to his surprising talent as a whistling performing artist, Dilip’s story is oneof creativity and curiosity.

Discover more about this numbers man, hislove for photography, a massive cassette collection, and family life.

Philanthropy can be simply defined as the love of humanity. In Kenya, philanthropy has come a long way. From simple one-off charity-giving to the more strategic corporate philanthropy. At Safaricom, this is evidenced by the establishment of the Safaricom Foundation in 2003 and the M-PESA Foundation in 2009 as part of the telco’s ambitions to transform lives. Learn more about this transformation with Henry Kilonzo, Senior Manager, Foundations Programmes at Safaricom, in this podcast. #SafaricomNews

Radio transmission in Kenya began in 1927 with the advent of the East African Broadcasting Corporation whose main use then was to relay news. With time, Kenyans were introduced to the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela’s “Je Huu ni Ungwana?” and Fred Obachi Machoka’s music show, “Roga Roga”.More forms of media have emerged over the years, but radio remains relevant despite being the oldest. So why is radio still popular? The reason mainly lies in its affordability. It is a low-cost and popular medium that can reach the remotest areas. However, to remain relevant, radio also had to shift and include a visual element to meet the audience's changing needs. Ghetto Radio was the first station in the country to introduce livestreaming.As we celebrate World Radio Day, watch this video to learn why radio is becoming more visual and what opportunities this shift offers.#SafaricomNews

Innovation is at the heart of Safaricom, and it is the fuel that has seen it grow from a department of the defunct Kenya Post and Telecommunications Corporation to a billion- dollar company over the last 24 years. The techies behind the innovation are driven by a desire to solve real-life problems, improve what is available, and envision what could be in the future. Listen to this podcast to understand Safaricom's journey from a fledgling mobile operator to a tech company. #SafaricomNews

The customer is the lifeblood of any business, and for Safaricom, whose 44 million subscribers use its products and services to fuel their lives, customer obsession is a way of life. Using analytics and big data, Safaricom seeks to leverage technology to cater to the evolving needs of the customer and ensure that the ‘experience of one’ and hyper-personalisation are achieved. Listen to the full conversation here. #SafaricomNews

This podcast explores the incredible story of M-PESA, a mobile money platform that revolutionized financial inclusion in Kenya. From its humble beginnings as a microfinance loan repayment tool to its current status as the region's biggest fintech platform, M-PESA has transformed lives nationwide. #SafaricomNews

Should Africa have a say in the future of AI? The conversation surrounding AI is exploding globally, but where does Kenya stand? Safaricom's exploration of AI in their marketing and customer service raises important questions about the role of AI in the African creative economy and for Kenyan businesses. The latest Safaricom Newsroom podcast features a discussion with  Trevor Maingi, a visual artist who collaborated with AI for the company's 2024 calendar. Listen in and share your thoughts on how Kenya can be a part of the AI revolution! #SafaricomNews #AI #AfricaInAI #ArtificialIntelligence

Kenya is a rising star in Africa's tech scene, known as 'Silicon Savannah'. But with terms like 'digitization' and 'digitalization' floating around, what's the real story? 🤔 Safaricom's Joe Kanyua joins our podcast to explain the essential differences and how digital transformation is changing the way we live and work. This is the tech talk you won't want to miss! #SafaricomNews #DigitalTransformation