Safaricom’s Karen Basiye Named Among Kenya’s 2026 National Heroes
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Safaricom Director of Sustainable Business and Social Impact Karen Khayanje Basiye has been recognised as one of Kenya’s 2026 national heroes in recognition of her contribution to uplifting marginalised communities and advancing opportunities for young people.
Basiye was included among 264 Kenyans recognised during the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations held on October 20, 2026. She is listed at number 158 in the National Heroes 2026 publication under the philanthropy category.
According to her official recognition citation, Basiye has played a significant role in Safaricom’s Citizens of the Future programme, an initiative aimed at preparing Kenyan youth for a connected, digitally enabled world. Her work has focused on supporting vulnerable communities, bridging the digital divide and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.