The Top Employers Institute (TEI) has recognized Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) as Kenya’s leading workplace for 2025.
The recognition also places the company among Africa’s most distinguished employers, marking the fourth consecutive year of certification.
TEI conducts an in-depth evaluation of workplace policies and practices, assessing multiple HR dimensions.
The framework spans People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being, and Diversity & Inclusion, among others.
Safaricom emerged at the forefront, reaffirming its status as a preferred employer.
Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa highlighted the significance of this certification: “We are pleased to be recognized as a top employer alongside some of Africa’s biggest companies. This certification is an endorsement of the strong employer brand that Safaricom has created over the years by providing an agile working environment and numerous opportunities for employees to grow in their chosen crafts.”
For over three decades, TEI has set global benchmarks for employer excellence.
Its certification program has recognized over 2,400 organizations across 125 countries/regions, spanning five continents.
The process validates HR strategies that prioritize workforce development and engagement.
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, noted that businesses thriving amid transformation share a common thread—people-first policies. “In a time of rapid change—where technological, economic, and social factors continually reshape our world—these extraordinary times bring out the best in people and organizations. This year’s Top Employers Certification Programme showcases the resilience of the certified Top Employers 2025, who consistently prioritize the growth and wellbeing of their people, as they enrich the world of work.”
As Safaricom approaches its 25th anniversary, it continues refining workplace strategies aligned with its vision of becoming Africa’s foremost purpose-led technology entity by 2030.
The certification extends beyond Safaricom, encompassing Vodacom Group entities in South Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
Since earning its first TEI certification in 2022, Safaricom has upheld a commitment to enhancing its Employee Value Proposition.
The company integrates hybrid work models, flexible benefits, and comprehensive talent development frameworks, equipping professionals with future-ready capabilities in the digital domain.
