MOMBASA, Kenya – Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s leading telecommunications powerhouse, has been named Telecommunications Company of the Year at the AfriSAFE Africa Safety Congress 2025, a premier event spotlighting health, safety, and environmental excellence across the continent.
The two-day congress, held from November 13–14 in Mombasa under the theme “United for a Safer Africa,” brought together industry leaders, innovators, and safety advocates from across Africa to share ideas on advancing technology while keeping communities and workplaces safe.
Since its founding in 2002, Hormuud Telecom has grown into Somalia’s largest telecom provider, delivering nationwide mobile coverage, enterprise internet services, and the popular EVC Plus mobile money platform, which has transformed digital financial access across the country.
AfriSAFE organizers praised Hormuud for its robust workplace safety protocols, comprehensive employee training programs, and impactful community initiatives, noting the company is the first private Somali firm to achieve international ISO certification.
Beyond business, Hormuud operates the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, which supports education, healthcare, vocational training, and humanitarian relief across Somalia.
“We are deeply honored to receive this award,” said Yasin Hassan, Head of Corporate Affairs at Hormuud Telecom. “It reflects our team’s commitment to safety, innovation, and making a positive impact in Somalia and throughout Africa.”
Hormuud’s recognition adds to a growing list of international accolades, highlighting the company’s leadership in connectivity, digital payments, and social development initiatives.