Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has launched Safaricom Hook, a new platform that seeks to empower the youth by leveraging the power of technology.
Focusing on three key hooks: technology, career, and culture, the platform aims to nurture and support the aspirations of the Gen Z demographic and transform their lives by being a technology enabler through offering access to custom-made offerings that will leverage Safaricom’s extensive mobile network.
“At Safaricom, we are keen on helping our young people leverage technology’s transformative power. Through Safaricom Hook, we aim to provide a platform for young Kenyans seeking inspiration, opportunities, and a sense of belonging in a constantly evolving world. As the name suggests, Safaricom wants to create a lasting connection with a generation that has unique needs,” Said Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC.
Safaricom Hook seeks to enable Gen Z to maximize their online potential and enjoy a digital lifestyle by facilitating smartphone access, providing relevant value propositions such as Make Your Bundle, which gives users the freedom to decide how much they spend on data and voice, and availing loyalty rewards and delight offers.
In the Tech hook, Safaricom will empower the youth with digital skills for a tech future through touchpoints such as Safaricom’s Digital Talent Programme and the Safaricom Engineering Community, and partnerships with several organisations, including the Power Learn Project, which empowers African youth through software development.
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The Career Hook, which aims to prepare the youth for conventional and unconventional careers, will come to life by working with an array of partners, including Meta and Wowzi, who will provide digital training to enable the youth to access the gig economy, and Brighter Monday, who will guide those in conventional careers.
In the Culture hook, Safaricom seeks to enable GenZ to pursue passion points such as sports via Safaricom Chapa Dimba and the upcoming Safaricom Athletics series; content creation through Baze, which allows creators to monetize their music and video content; and Fashion through partnerships including Artfit, who will mentor upcoming designers, among others. Safaricom Hook will leverage M-PESA Go and the Mali wealth management platform to promote a savings culture.
Eligible customers aged 10 to 24 can join the platform via the Safaricom Hook app or dialling dial *555#.
