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Safaricom FY2026 Results: Profit Hits KSh 99.7B, Dividend Lift as Ethiopia Losses Narrow

Blockmara Staff1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Safaricom released its FY2026 results on 7 May 2026, reporting its strongest financial performance in years. Net income attributable to shareholders reached a record KSh 100 billion, up 67.3% year-on-year. Group EBITDA margin came in at 51.5%, the first time it has exceeded 50% since Safaricom entered Ethiopia. The board recommended a final dividend of…

From Ziidi MMF to Ziidi Trader: Safaricom’s Quiet Strategy to Dominate Retail Investing

Blockmara Staff4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Safaricom has officially launched Ziidi Trader, marking a shift in how everyday M-PESA users can access the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Launched at the NSE on February 10, the mini-app allows users to buy and sell listed equities directly inside M-PESA, removing traditional barriers such as separate brokerage onboarding and individual CDS account setup. While…