Safaricom was created in 1975 and is the leading mobile network provider in Kenya. It is part owned by the Government but in 2000 Vodafone acquired a 40% interest. It offers some programs that are particularly sensitive to the low income of many or most subscribers.

Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya

Type of  wireless networks and frequencies Safaricom operates on:

• 4G / LTE

Subscribers: 12 Million

Website: safaricom.co.ke

Mobile equipment brands marketed by Safaricom:

• Blackberry
• Sony Ericsson
• Samsung
• Huawei
• Nokia
• LG

Countries around the world where the Safaricom brand is present:

• Kenya