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OUR MATERIAL MATTERS
| GOVERNANCE, RISK & REGULATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY | INNOVATION |
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WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY
In recognition of the gender gap in the field of
technology in general we intern 40 women within the
Safaricom Technology Division every quarter, which
has led to increased opportunities and employment
for women within the division.
Technology Division
FY17 FY16 FY15
% Female
21% 18% 17%
We also visit schools at all levels (primary, high and
tertiary) to encourage girls to study technology-
related courses by introducing them to the many
careers available within the technology sector. Since
the start of the Women in Technology programme
in 2013, we have visited 25 colleges/technical
campuses and 200 secondary schools and many
graduate females have found jobs within Safaricom
or with our technology partners.
LOOKING AHEAD
FY18 Goals
y
Installation of 115 solar-powered sites.
y
Deployment of 1,100 commercial power smart meters.
y
Rollout of Fuel Management Systems at 2,000 sites.
y
Connection of 318 sites to KPLC commercial power.
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