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Peter Ndegwa

Also known as: Group CEO Peter Ndegwa · Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa · Dr. Peter Ndegwa · Dr Peter Ndegwa

2026-05-052026-09-14

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Best of all, entry is free,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO. “Beyond football, we have exciting customer engagements lined up across the region, including Safire Connect, Decode Café and Pata More, as we continue creating memorable experiences and giving our customers more,” he

    Chapa Dimba docks in Kisumu for Nyanza regional finals
  3. The Standard

    Nyokabi noted that Safaricom had already supported 106 projects across the county, investing over Sh600 million, with education receiving the largest share.She said that the latest project fulfilled a commitment made by Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa during a visi

    Eldoret Special School to get Sh51m modern infrastructure
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    To all football fans around the Central region, come out and cheer your teams,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO.

    Barcelona Rising Starlets eye fourth regional crown as Chapa Dimba storms Central
  6. Citizen Digital

    To all the competing teams, I wish you the very best,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO.

    Chapa Dimba set for Western Regional Finals in Bungoma
  7. Capital News

    Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the company was seeking to deliver more value to its more than 71.6 million customers in Kenya through its telecommunications products and daily services.

    Safaricom takes Pata More campaign to Rift Valley with new customer offers
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Safaricom announces record Ksh.80.13B shareholder payout for FY2026 By Citizen Reporter July 31, 2026 04:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Dr Peter Ndegwa, Group CEO, Safaricom PLC, speaks during Safaricom

    Safaricom announces record Ksh.80.13B shareholder payout for FY2026
  10. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Safaricom PLC Chief Finance Officer Dilip Pal, CEO Peter Ndegwa and Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte during full year financial results announcement.

    Inside Safaricom's multi-billion shilling bet on AI
  11. Citizen Digital

    She thanked Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa, the company's board, investors, colleagues and customers, adding that she would share details of her next career move "very soon." Waititu leaves at a time when Safaricom continues to expand its financial services busine

    'The time feels right for a new chapter': Esther Waititu speaks after Safaricom exit announcement
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

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    Chapa Dimba season five officially kicks off in Western region
  14. Citizen Digital

    Peter Ndegwa said the autopsy clearly established the cause of death. "He was shot in the head by a single bullet, with an entry wound on the left side just above the left eye.

    Student killed in Nanyuki anti-Ebola facility protests died from gunshot wound: Postmortem

Friday 11 September

  1. Chapa Dimba Nyanza regional finals kick off in Kisumu

    Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from six counties competing at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and Mamboleo Stadium for the regional title.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Safaricom allocates Sh51 million for Eldoret Special School infrastructure

    Safaricom has allocated Sh51 million to construct new infrastructure at Eldoret Special School in Uasin Gishu County, including two dormitories, three vocational classrooms, and a solar-powered borehole. The investment is part of the company's partnership with the county and initiative to improve learning standards for learners with special needs.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Barcelona Rising Starlets chase fourth regional crown in Chapa Dimba

    Barcelona Rising Starlets will compete for their fourth regional title this weekend against Sportiff Queens of Kirinyaga in the girls' semi-final of the Chapa Dimba Central Regional Finals. Safaricom is also hosting coaches' and players' clinics covering GPS vest technology, financial literacy, mental health, and data privacy.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Chapa Dimba Western Regional Finals set for Bungoma weekend

    Eight teams—four boys' and four girls'—will compete for the Western Regional crown of the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma on 15–16 August. Teams include Chakol Queens and Musokoto Secondary School from Busia; Vihiga Cranes and Blue Commandos from Vihiga; Terem FC and Elgon Queens from Bungoma; and Lugari Progressive and Green Buffaloes from Kakamega.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Safaricom launches Pata More campaign roadshow in Rift Valley

    Safaricom PLC held a Pata More campaign event at Nakuru Railway Station Grounds to promote new services and offers to its more than 71.6 million customers in Kenya. CEO Peter Ndegwa said the nationwide campaign aims to deliver greater value through telecommunications and financial services, with a caravan expected to cover all 47 counties.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 31 July

  1. Safaricom declares record Ksh.80.13 billion dividend for FY2026

    Safaricom shareholders approved a final dividend of Ksh.1.15 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, bringing the total annual dividend to Ksh.2.00 per share—the largest payout in the company's history. The announcement comes as Safaricom's share price rose 50.3 per cent during the year, lifting the company's market value to Ksh.1.10 trillion by March 31, 2026.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Safaricom invests billions in AI to diversify beyond telecoms

    Safaricom is investing billions of shillings to embed artificial intelligence into its products and services across financial services, healthcare, content streaming, agriculture, and government payments, as part of a strategy to transition into Africa's leading AI-driven technology service provider by 2030.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Safaricom CFO Esther Waititu announces departure after three years

    Esther Waititu, Safaricom's Chief Financial Services Officer, has spoken publicly following her departure announcement, saying "the time feels right for a new chapter" after nearly three years leading the company's financial services business, which includes M-PESA.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Chapa Dimba season five kicks off in Western region

    The fifth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba begins on Saturday with grassroots matches across Western region, followed by other regions. Nationwide, 3,178 teams (2,367 boys' and 811 girls') have registered for the youth football tournament, exceeding the target of 3,000 teams.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Postmortem confirms 17-year-old killed by gunshot during Nanyuki protests

    A postmortem examination confirmed that a 17-year-old student who died during protests against a proposed Ebola facility in Nanyuki was killed by a gunshot wound to the head. The findings have drawn criticism from human rights activists over the government's focus on compensation while not holding police officers accountable.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Autopsy confirms Nanyuki teen died from single gunshot

    A postmortem examination found that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility. Government pathologist Dr. Peter Ndegwa said the bullet entered above the left eye, travelled through the brain and lodged at the back of the skull, with the pathologist suggesting the projectile appeared to have been fired from a pistol.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Safaricom launches Chapa Dimba fifth season with Gothia Cup opportunity

    Safaricom's youth football tournament Chapa Dimba has opened registration for its fifth season, with a new 32-player All-Star team set to represent Kenya at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, described as the world's largest youth football tournament.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. Safaricom reports record Sh99.7 billion profit on M-Pesa growth

    Safaricom has posted a record net profit of Sh99.7 billion for the financial year ending March, maintaining its position as the most profitable company listed on the Kenyan bourse and in the region.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Safaricom reports record Sh99.7 billion profit on M-Pesa growth

    Safaricom posted a record net profit of Sh99.7 billion for the financial year ending March, driven by M-Pesa growth, maintaining its position as the region's most profitable company listed on the bourse.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Safaricom posts Ksh.100B profit on Ksh.414B revenue

    Safaricom recorded net earnings of Ksh.100 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue hitting Ksh.414 billion, driven by customer growth, digital service adoption, and strong core product performance. Kenya service revenue grew 10% to Ksh.400.8 billion, EBIT rose 15.3% to Ksh.182.3 billion, and M-PESA generated Ksh.182.7 billion with 41 million active users.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Nairobi Hospital director died of cardiac arrest, postmortem shows

    Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest, according to a postmortem examination conducted by three pathologists who all agreed on the cause of death. The family has said it is satisfied with the findings.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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