Safaricom has announced five more winners of KES1 million in the Shangwe @25 national consumer promotion, bringing the total number of winners to 20 since the campaign launched last year.

The latest winners Moses Elekana, Simon Magika, Faith Nyongesa, Brenda Chelagat and Nasibo Abdi received KES1 million, alongside an additional KES 250,000 to fund a community project of their choice.

Speaking during the award ceremony at Kangundo Road Market in Nairobi, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the Shangwe @25 campaign continues to demonstrate the power of shared prosperity.

“It is truly inspiring to see how this campaign has continued to transform the lives of thousands of Kenyans across the country. Beyond individual winners, we are seeing a ripple effect that is uplifting families, strengthening communities, and supporting small businesses that form the backbone of our economy. So far, the campaign has created 20 Kenyan millionaires, with five more winners set to be crowned as we head into the final stretch. This reflects our commitment to celebrating our customers by creating opportunities that have a real and lasting impact.”

Moses Elekana, one of the winners from Nairobi, was over the moon after receiving a cheque of KES 1 million. The 55-year-old father of three, who works as a plumber, described the moment as life-changing and thanked Safaricom for transforming the lives of millions of Kenyans through such campaigns.

Mr. Elekana, who usually uses M-PESA for payments, could hardly believe that the small amounts he uses could make him an overnight millionaire.

“I am still in shock that today I am a millionaire, courtesy of Safaricom. Indeed, you never know what God has planned for you or what destiny holds. I work as a plumber and have really been struggling with life. Today, my life has changed. I plan to use some of the money to pay college fees for my son, who has been unable to pursue technical training to become a mechanic due to financial constraints, and the rest to complete my shop and build a better home for my family,” said Moses Elekana

For the KES 250,000 community project fund, Mr. Elekana has chosen to support the Salvation Army Madegwa Special School for Intellectual Disability in Vihiga County. He plans to contribute towards completing ongoing classroom construction, helping create a more conducive learning environment and supporting education for learners with special needs in the community.

Meanwhile, 29-year-old Faith Nyongesa, a second-year nursing student from Lunga Lunga in Kwale, described winning a million shillings through Safaricom as “truly unbelievable.” At first, she thought it was a scam, but after confirming at a Safaricom shop in Diani, she realized it was real.

“I was heading home from my rotational station, where I am currently assigned, when I received a call from Safaricom. At first, I didn’t believe it and had to visit the Safaricom shop in Diani to confirm. I plan to use the money to further my education. I want to earn a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Nursing,” said Faith.

For the KES 250,000 meant for community project of her choice, she has chosen to support teen moms and the less fortunate women in Lunga Lunga by paying for their health covers so that they can access antenatal healthcare and prevent maternal and child-birth deaths.

Elsewhere in the Kerio Valley, 31-year-old Brenda Chelagat, a primary school teacher at Kapkono Primary School, is still in disbelief, and celebration, after receiving a life-changing call from Safaricom.

Brenda says she nearly fainted when the news was confirmed that she had won KES 1 million, a moment she describes as nothing short of miraculous. Becoming a millionaire was something she had never imagined would happen anytime soon. But God has made it possible through  Safaricom.

“I almost fainted when I received the call from Safaricom telling me I had won a million shillings. I had always seen people winning on TV and online, but I never imagined that one day I would be among them, even though it had always been my prayer. I use M-PESA a lot, buying airtime, data bundles, and paying for goods and services. I have gone through a lot while taking care of my siblings. With this money, I plan to further my studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree in education, as I currently hold a diploma. I also want to invest in farming, particularly sheep rearing and growing cypress trees, to secure my future.” Said Brenda.

With the additional KES 250,000 community project fund, Brenda plans to support Tugumoi Primary School, where she studied as a child. She intends to use the funds to construct proper sanitation facilities (toilets), which has been the institution’s biggest and long-standing challenge.

In Borabu, Nyamira County, 25-year-old Simon Magik, father of three and a resident of Borabu in Nyamira, was still in shock. He makes bricks alongside his parents; a job he has been doing since High School to support his young family. He did not believe the call at first, but upon visiting Safaricom shop in Nyamira, his heart settled.

“I was on my daily duty making bricks when the call came. I couldn’t believe it immediately, you know how these fraudsters operate. I didn’t tell anyone, even after receiving a confirmation message following the call. Two days later, Safaricom called me again, and when I visited their shop, I finally confirmed it was true. I plan to build my mother a decent home and open a salon for my wife so she can have a reliable source of income. I also want to start a clothing business. With the community project fund, I will donate water tanks to Nyagacho DOK Primary School, ensuring students can focus on their studies without worrying about access to drinking water,” Simon said.

Just like other winners, 19-year-old Nasibo Abdi, a young entrepreneur from Isiolo, is also still in shock after Safaricom confirmed that she is one of the latest millionaires.

Beyond the individual KES 1 million winners, an enterprise customer, Robster Premium Fit Ltd, received stock valued at KES 250,000 to accelerate growth and strengthen operations. Additionally, Douglas Onserio from Rongai won a Tuk-Tuk pickup, providing vital support for his business logistics.

Since its launch, Shangwe @25 has rewarded thousands of customers daily and weekly with cash prizes, data bundles, devices, and business support tools. Each week, customers win KES10,000, KES50,000, or KES100,000, contributing to more than 50,000 winners weekly. Over the promotion period, more than five million customers are expected to win prizes worth KES 250 million.