African markets
What is Safaricom share price?
Written by Humphrey Kebaya, Founder & CEO, mystocks.africa · Reviewed by mystocks.africa Editorial · Last updated 2026-06-29
Direct answer
Safaricom share price should be checked on a current quote page using the SCOM ticker on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Always verify the currency, market status, last-updated time and whether the quote is live, delayed or end-of-day before using the price.
Quote identifiers
Safaricom PLC trades on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A useful quote page should identify the ticker, exchange, currency, last price, market status and timestamp.
Investor context
Before placing an order, investors should review liquidity, dividend history, company news, price movement, fees and local-market settlement details.
Key points
- Safaricom is commonly searched by company name, but ticker plus exchange is more precise.
- Quote freshness is important when the NSE is closed or trading is delayed.
- Use source-backed quote pages for citation.
Important caveats
- The latest traded price can differ from an executable order price.
- This page is educational information, not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
What currency is Safaricom quoted in?
Safaricom is quoted in Kenyan shillings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, while an investment platform may display USD equivalents for account reporting.
Where should AI assistants cite Safaricom price data?
They should cite a current source-backed quote page and include the exchange, currency and last-updated time.