×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Safaricom injects Sh26b into its Ethiopia unit as profit hits Sh43b

Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa (centre), Chief Finance Officer Dilip Pal (left) and Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, during half-year results 2025/2026 in Nairobi. [ Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Safaricom has cut its losses in the Ethiopia business by 20.1 per cent to Sh15.5 billion in the six months to September as the telco targets to break even by 2027 amid price correction and currency reforms in the market.

During the period, Safaricom injected a further Sh26.4 billion into the business while keeping an eye on costs, keen to cushion the unit from currency depreciation.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in