Safaricom has announced a new offer for businesses with a 25% discount on all new fibre connections for businesses located in fibre-ready buildings. This is for the next two months and part of our ongoing efforts to support business growth through digital solutions.
Empowering Businesses with Reliable Connectivity
The announcement was made during the Nairobi Grow with Safaricom Business Forum, an event that empowers entrepreneurs with tools, knowledge and skills to grow their business sustainably. The forum explored how affordable finance, digitisation and market access can help businesses thrive in today’s competitive world.
Frankline Okata, Ag. Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Safaricom PLC said:
“We at Safaricom Business are committed to powering business growth through products and solutions that matter to entrepreneurs. This fibre to business offer will ensure MSMEs have access to the fastest, most reliable internet that matches their ambitions,” Okata said.
Why the Discount Matters for Businesses
This fibre offer makes high speed internet more accessible to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering faster connectivity at a lower price. As businesses rely more on digital tools and platforms, having reliable and high speed internet is essential for daily operations and long term growth.
For many entrepreneurs especially those in the SME sector, internet access can be the difference between success and failure. The high speed fibre connections from Safaricom provides a solid foundation for businesses to expand their digital capabilities, improve communication and customer service.
Grow with Safaricom Business Forum: Fostering Innovation and Growth
The Grow with Safaricom Business Forum, themed “Fuelling Financial Growth Through Innovation,” brought together a vibrant group of entrepreneurs from Nairobi’s SME sector. The event was a platform for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and find solutions to the challenges they face in today’s business world.
According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, over 70% of small businesses in Kenya fail within the first three years. The main reasons being cash flow and market access. But Safaricom sees these as opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Financial Solutions for Entrepreneurs
In addition to the fibre connection offer, Safaricom also launched business credit solutions that enable entrepreneurs to access practical and flexible credit. These solutions use transaction history and real-time business performance data to offer credit that matches the unique needs of each business. This is to support businesses that may not have access to affordable credit.
Frankline Okata said: “These challenges are opportunities for collaboration and growth. We have introduced business credit solutions that use transaction history and real-time business performance to offer practical, accessible and flexible credit solutions for entrepreneurs.”