Safaricom puts capital and wheels behind MSMEs in Shangwe @25 drive

Safaricom puts capital and wheels behind MSMEs in Shangwe @25 drive

Safaricom Shangwe

Safaricom continues to award various customers, including MSMEs different prizes including tricycles as well as cash to enhance their stock levels

A total of 25 MSMEs have each received a Bajaj tricycle each as another 25 received restock worth KES250,000 each while15 large enterprises have secured KES500,000 each towards a CSR project of their choice in Kenya.

The awards are part of the ongoing Safaricom PLC Shangwe @25 campaign that seeks to reward individuals and businesses as the telco marks Silver Jubilee.

In an update on Monday, Safaricom said Sakifarm Ltd, Millys the Redbeet fresh mat, Tito Busienei, Leonard Oongo, Carrix Media Group Ltd, Samuel Kimando, Alex Wasike, Manjok Ltd, Douglas Onserio and Muriiri Girls Secondary School have received a Tricycle Bajaj each.

Additionally, Ebee mobility Kenya Ltd, Justus Kiprono Koros, Robert Nyakundi Ayuka, Taifa Sacco Limited, Federico investments, Robstar Premium Fit Ltd, Sawe Cheruiyot Mais, Ronak distributors and Golden Green Properties Ltd have received KES250,000 worth of restock in the nationwide campaign.

What’s more, Moringa School Limited, European Union, United Nations Federal Credit, Vivo Activewear Ltd, Kenya Human Rights Commission and GlovoApp Ltd have each received KES500,000 to enhance their CSR initiatives.

“The shangwe@25 promotion is designed to thank our customers including our enterprise partners. The randomly selected winners represent the many enterprises we are fortunate to work with every day,” said Frankline Okata, Ag. Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Safaricom PLC.

He added: “We are grateful for the trust and collaboration that continue to make our partnerships meaningful. Our commitment is that we will continue to offer businesses across all segments practical tools and opportunities to grow and thrive.”

Elijah Sawe, CEO of Sakifarm, an avocado grower and exporter highlighted how Safaricom Business solutions have improved their operational efficiency and strengthened engagement with farmers.

“We use at least four solutions from Safaricom Business. The most important is bulk SMS, an automated process we use for our 300 farmers, enabling us to make over 100 payments daily during peak season. These solutions have helped us build trust with farmers, remain competitive, and reduce human resource costs,” said Sawe.

Nikki Germany, CEO of Moringa School, appreciated the CSR support, noting its impact on youth and digital skills development.

“We are delighted to receive this contribution from Safaricom as it strengthens our mission to equip young people with market-ready tech skills. It allows us to expand training opportunities for learners who would otherwise not access such programmes. Empowering youth is ultimately empowering the future of our economy,” she said.

Enterprises can participate by buying, renewing, or reactivating any Safaricom Business service whether voice, internet, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, or M-PESA for Business. Each transaction earns one entry. Winners will be announced weekly throughout the eight-week promotion, which runs until January 19th, 2026.

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