Safaricom Ethiopia Honored by Government for Driving National Digital Transformation

Safaricom Ethiopia has been officially recognized by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) during the STRIDE Ethiopia summit for its instrumental role in advancing the nation’s digital transformation.

Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has received official recognition from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology for its contributions to advancing the country’s Digital Agenda 2025 and supporting its long-term Digital Agenda 2030 ambitions.

The formal honor was presented during the STRIDE Ethiopia 2.0 Summit 2026, where Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla handed the recognition award to Safaricom Ethiopia’s Chief External Affairs Officer, Andualem Admassie. The summit gathered government leaders, technology innovators and industry executives to celebrate key milestones in the country’s ongoing transition toward a digitally inclusive economy.

The government recognition highlights Safaricom Ethiopia’s sustained operational efforts to expand telecommunications infrastructure, improve high-speed internet accessibility and roll out digital services across urban and rural communities.

Safaricom Ethiopia’s ongoing infrastructure investments directly align with the federal government’s Digital Agenda 2025 framework, which established the groundwork for nationwide connectivity, digital financial services and e-government platforms. As the nation transitions toward its broader Digital Agenda 2030 strategy, private sector telecom operators play a critical role in expanding mobile coverage, fostering tech innovation and driving economic inclusion across the Horn of Africa.

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Receiving the award underscores the growing importance of public-private partnerships in building Ethiopia’s digital public infrastructure and supporting economic resilience.

Following the recognition ceremony, Safaricom Ethiopia reiterated its commitment to investing in network technology, connectivity rollout and localized digital innovations. Company representatives emphasized that strong collaboration between government policymakers and private telecommunications providers remains vital to addressing operational challenges, expanding mobile financial ecosystems and ensuring all Ethiopian citizens can participate in the digital economy.