"Niko Na Safaricom Live" Mombasa Leg Called Off

October 30th 2012… Leading integrated communications service provider Safaricom Limited has called off the Mombasa leg of the "Niko na Safaricom Live" tour citing security concerns at the Coast. This move will affect road shows, campus storms and the eventual concert slated for the 10th of November. 

Company CEO said, "This was a tough decision because we were looking forward to having a wonderful engagement with our customers in Mombasa. The cancellation is a precautionary approach to the Security situation in Mombasa and not a response to any specific threat. We recognise the hard work that is being done to improve security at the coast yet at the same time we must put the safety of our customers, staff and operations the centre of all we do." 

The 5 month "Niko na Safaricom Live" entertainment extravaganza kicked off in Meru in September, then moved to Kisumu, Eldoret with the Grand Finale in Nairobi on the15th of December. A cross-section of Kenya's leading entertainers including Camp Mulla, Jaguar, Jimmi Gait, Sauti Sol, Size 8 and comedy sensation Jalango have been headlining the 'Niko na Safaricom Live' concerts across the country.

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Notes to the editor

About Safaricom-Corporate
Safaricom provides a comprehensive range of services under one roof. This includes mobile and fixed voice and data services on a variety of platforms. With annual revenues in excess of Kshs 100 Billion and a subscriber base of 19.1 million, Safaricom also hosts Kenya's widest 3G network, the most expansive WIMAX presence alongside a growing fibre optic cable footprint.

Safaricom pioneered commercial mobile money transfer globally through M-PESA, the most successful such service anywhere in the world. Launched in March 2007 as a money transfer service, M-PESA now has over 15 million customers and over 37,000 Agent outlets countrywide

About Niko na Safaricom Live
Niko na Safaricom Live is Kenya's biggest corporate-sponsored music property and an initiative between Safaricom and the Kenya Music industry. Launched in October 2010, the objective of the partnership is to nurture music talent by equipping Kenyan artistes from different genres with requisite skills and providing a national platform to showcase their talent. Niko Na Safaricom Live is also geared to enhance the artiste's stage performances and presence.

Niko na Safaricom live will also incorporate performances by last year's Safaricom Kenya Live artistes who include amongst others Redsan, Wahu, Jua Cali, Wyre, Mike Rua, Nameless, Ken wa Maria, Osogo Winyo, Ally B, Phonotex Success Band, M.O.G, Eko Dydda, Allan Aaron, DJ John and Mike Rua among other guest artistes.

October 30th 2012… Leading integrated communications service provider Safaricom Limited has called off the Mombasa leg of the "Niko na Safaricom Live" tour citing security concerns at the Coast. This move will affect road shows, campus storms and the eventual concert slated for the 10th of November. 

Company CEO said, "This was a tough decision because we were looking forward to having a wonderful engagement with our customers in Mombasa. The cancellation is a precautionary approach to the Security situation in Mombasa and not a response to any specific threat. We recognise the hard work that is being done to improve security at the coast yet at the same time we must put the safety of our customers, staff and operations the centre of all we do." 

The 5 month "Niko na Safaricom Live" entertainment extravaganza kicked off in Meru in September, then moved to Kisumu, Eldoret with the Grand Finale in Nairobi on the15th of December. A cross-section of Kenya's leading entertainers including Camp Mulla, Jaguar, Jimmi Gait, Sauti Sol, Size 8 and comedy sensation Jalango have been headlining the 'Niko na Safaricom Live' concerts across the country.

ENDS

Notes to the editor

About Safaricom-Corporate
Safaricom provides a comprehensive range of services under one roof. This includes mobile and fixed voice and data services on a variety of platforms. With annual revenues in excess of Kshs 100 Billion and a subscriber base of 19.1 million, Safaricom also hosts Kenya's widest 3G network, the most expansive WIMAX presence alongside a growing fibre optic cable footprint.

Safaricom pioneered commercial mobile money transfer globally through M-PESA, the most successful such service anywhere in the world. Launched in March 2007 as a money transfer service, M-PESA now has over 15 million customers and over 37,000 Agent outlets countrywide

About Niko na Safaricom Live
Niko na Safaricom Live is Kenya's biggest corporate-sponsored music property and an initiative between Safaricom and the Kenya Music industry. Launched in October 2010, the objective of the partnership is to nurture music talent by equipping Kenyan artistes from different genres with requisite skills and providing a national platform to showcase their talent. Niko Na Safaricom Live is also geared to enhance the artiste's stage performances and presence.

Niko na Safaricom live will also incorporate performances by last year's Safaricom Kenya Live artistes who include amongst others Redsan, Wahu, Jua Cali, Wyre, Mike Rua, Nameless, Ken wa Maria, Osogo Winyo, Ally B, Phonotex Success Band, M.O.G, Eko Dydda, Allan Aaron, DJ John and Mike Rua among other guest artistes.