Safaricom
SCOM — +0.56% higher on the last session.
Safaricom (SCOM) is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and trades in KES (KSh). The company operates in the Telecommunication sector. Current market capitalisation stands at KSh1.21T. NSE prices on Mansa Markets are end-of-day — published once daily after the official close (not real-time).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 0.85 KES | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | 0.65 KES | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 0.55 KES | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 0.65 KES | 31 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | 0.55 KES | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | 0.62 KES | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | 0.58 KES | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2022 | 0.75 KES | 31 Aug 2022 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the SCOM share price today?+
Safaricom trades at KSh36.05 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, +0.56% on the day. NSE prices here are end-of-day, published once daily after the official close.
What is Safaricom's market capitalisation?+
KSh1.21T on the NSE, a large cap listing.
Does SCOM pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 0.85 KES per share with an ex-dividend date of 26 Feb 2026 — a trailing yield of about 2.36%.
What sector is Safaricom in?+
Telecommunication, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.
How can I buy SCOM shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in Kenya. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
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Safaricom (SCOM) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Safaricom (SCOM) share price today?
Safaricom (SCOM) trades at KSh36.05 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, up 0.56% on the day, as of 18 August 2026. Prices are quoted in KES.
What is Safaricom's market capitalisation?
Safaricom has a market capitalisation of KSh1.21T (KES) on the NSE, as of 18 August 2026.
Does Safaricom (SCOM) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent Safaricom dividend on record is KES 0.85 with an ex-dividend date of 26 February 2026 and payment on 31 March 2026.
What sector is Safaricom in?
Safaricom (SCOM) is listed in the Telecommunication sector on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
How can I buy Safaricom (SCOM) shares in Kenya?
You need a CDS account (Central Depository and Settlement Corporation), opened through a licensed broker such as Standard Investment Bank or Dyer & Blair, in minutes through the Hisa or Dosikaa apps, or you can buy from a single share through Ziidi Trader inside M-PESA; you need your national ID and KRA PIN. Fund it by M-PESA or bank transfer, then place a buy order for SCOM during NSE trading hours (09:00–15:00 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect about 2.1 percent all-in per trade (brokerage plus NSE, CMA and CDSC levies); dividends arrive net of 5 percent withholding tax for residents. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.