Safaricom partners with Google to launch #LipaMdogoMdogo on 4G phones across all Safaricom branches

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa with Google representatives. FILE

Safaricom PLC partners with Google to bring #LipaMdogoMdogo on 4G smartphones targeting the feature phone customers to upgrade.


Through smartphone device financing, Safaricom is planning on ensuring that every Kenyan can use a 4G device for the first time without putting a dent on their wallets.


Safaricom still targeting those on 2G before targeting 3G and 4G users who want to upgrade. Targeting the unconverted first.


The devices will be powered by the Android Operating system. Safaricom PLC partners with Google to provide the service in Kenya.


The move comes after Telkom partnered with google providing 4G network through google balloon.


Muhammad Abdulah Director - Africa Android Platform Partnerships, Google says the goal of Android is to bring the power of computing to everyone. Google LLC excited to see the possibilities that will be unlocked by extending affordable smartphone access to millions of Kenyans so that they can be digitally connected.


By enabling access to a more inclusive internet, we hope to create opportunities for more people to stay connected, to learn, to get a job, to conduct more business as well as get entertainment.