Safaricom reports 72% profit rise driven by M-Pesa and Ethiopia operations

The telecommunications firm's half-year net profit reached Sh50.35 billion, according to The Standard.

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Safaricom has reported a significant increase in its half-year net profit, according to The Standard.

The company's net profit rose by 72 per cent to reach Sh50.35 billion during the period, the publication reported.

According to The Standard, the profit surge was driven by growth in M-Pesa services and improving performance from the company's operations in Ethiopia.

Source: The Standard · Business