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Safaricom PLC has announced an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
In a statement to the public, the company said its board approved the dividend during a meeting held on February 4, 2026. The payout applies to the year ending March 31, 2026.
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Shareholders whose names appear on Safaricom’s register at the close of business on February 25, 2026, will be eligible for the interim dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on or around March 31, 2026.
The announcement was made with the approval of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), in accordance with the Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offers, Listing and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023. Safaricom noted that it operates as a listed entity under CMA oversight.
Company Secretary Linda Wambani signed the notice on February 5, 2026, confirming that the decision followed proper board procedures and met all legal and regulatory requirements.
The interim payout underscores Safaricom’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders and maintaining transparency in the management of investor funds.
The dividend marks a 54.5 per cent year-on-year increase, reflecting a strong performance in the first half of the financial year.
In November 2025, the telco released its results for the six months ended September 30, 2025, reporting robust growth across its core business segments.
Service revenue rose by 11.1 per cent to Sh200 billion, driven largely by continued growth in mobile money and data services.
Net profit increased by 52.1 per cent compared to the same period last year, supported by improved cost efficiency and higher customer usage.
Following the dividend announcement, Safaricom’s share price rose above the Sh30 mark, closing at Sh30.60 after gaining two per cent on Wednesday’s trading.
The stock opened the year at Sh28.35 and has since posted a 7.94 per cent gain, placing it 16th on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in year-to-date performance.
Market analysts note that investor sentiment remains positive, with the share gaining about five per cent over the past four weeks, ranking it 19th on the NSE during that period.
