Safaricom Plc has announced an interim dividend payout of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, offering a boost to shareholders amid a challenging economic environment.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the telecommunications giant said its board approved the interim dividend at a meeting held on February 4, 2026.
The dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the company’s register of members at the close of business on February 25, 2026.
The interim dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about March 31, 2026, in line with Safaricom’s dividend policy and subject to regulatory approvals.
Safaricom said the announcement was made in compliance with the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023.
The notice was issued with the approval of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), which regulates listed companies in Kenya.
The company is one of the most actively traded stocks on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is widely held by both institutional and retail investors.
Dividend declarations by Safaricom are closely watched, given its large shareholder base and significant contribution to household incomes and pension funds.
The notice was signed by company secretary Linda Wambani on February 5, 2026.
Safaricom has not yet released its full half-year or annual financial results for the period, but the interim dividend signals confidence by the board in the firm’s cash flow position and operational performance.
The telco, which dominates Kenya’s mobile voice, data and mobile money markets, remains a key bellwether for the country’s capital markets.
