Safaricom Unveils 9 New Number Prefixes for Fresh Subscribers: "Available Now"
Safaricom has introduced nine new mobile number prefixes to accommodate its growing subscriber base in Kenya and Ethiopia. This expansion follows the exhaustion of the 07-prefix series and coincides with the company's record-breaking financial performance.
Why it matters
The move highlights the rapid digital growth and telecommunications demand in East Africa, reflecting Safaricom's dominant market position.
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Safaricom PLC has added nine new mobile number prefixes to its network, expanding its numbering capacity in response to sustained growth in its subscriber base across Kenya and Ethiopia.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa. The company has unveiled new mobile numbers. Photo: Safaricom Care. Source: Facebook The new prefixes, 0118, 0119, 0140, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0180, 0181, and 0182, became available on 10 August 2026 at all Safaricom Shops and authorised dealer outlets nationwide.
The company confirmed the launch through its official social media channels, telling customers the new ranges offered "more ways to stay connected to the people and moments that matter."
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