Safaricom and M-Pesa Africa have announced new senior-level job opportunities in Kenya, opening career opportunities for professionals interested in technology, data, digital platforms, regional business leadership and privacy management.
The latest vacancies were posted on 23 October 2026 and include opportunities within M-Pesa Africa as well as Safaricom’s Consumer Business Unit and Risk Cluster. Two of the M-Pesa Africa positions are listed as hybrid roles in Kenya, providing an opportunity for experienced technology professionals to contribute to the development and management of digital financial services and supporting platforms.
The vacancies cover four distinct areas: solutions architecture for digital platforms, data architecture, regional business leadership and privacy. Candidates interested in these opportunities should carefully review the individual job descriptions and application requirements provided through the official recruitment platform before submitting their applications.
The available positions are:
- M-Pesa Africa: Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Platforms)
- M-Pesa Africa: Senior Data Architect
- General Manager, Mountain Region
- Executive Head of Privacy
1. M-Pesa Africa: Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Platforms)
Location: Kenya – Hybrid
Posting Date: 23 October 2026
M-Pesa Africa is recruiting a Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Platforms) to support its digital platforms environment in Kenya.
The position is suited to the senior technology architecture function and focuses on solutions architecture within digital platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the architectural direction of platforms and technology solutions supporting M-Pesa Africa’s digital ecosystem.
As a senior solutions architecture position, the role sits at the intersection of technology architecture, platform development and the wider digital services environment. The position requires the holder to work within the organisation’s technology ecosystem while supporting the development and implementation of digital platform solutions.
The vacancy is offered on a hybrid working arrangement in Kenya.
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Platforms)
- Organisation: M-Pesa Africa
- Location: Kenya
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Posting Date: 23 October 2026
Candidates interested in this position should review the complete official vacancy announcement for the detailed responsibilities, requirements and application instructions.
No additional qualifications or requirements have been provided in the vacancy information supplied for this listing. Applicants should therefore rely on the official job advertisement for the specific eligibility criteria rather than assuming additional academic, professional or experience requirements.
2. M-Pesa Africa: Senior Data Architect
Location: Kenya – Hybrid
Posting Date: 23 October 2026
M-Pesa Africa is also seeking a Senior Data Architect to join its operations in Kenya.
The position focuses on data architecture and forms part of the organisation’s senior technology function. The successful candidate will work in an environment where data architecture supports the digital financial services and technology systems operated by M-Pesa Africa.
The Senior Data Architect position is particularly relevant to M-Pesa Africa’s technology environment because data is a central component of modern digital financial platforms. The role is expected to contribute to the organisation’s approach to structuring and managing its data architecture.
This is another hybrid position, allowing the successful candidate to work under the hybrid arrangement specified by M-Pesa Africa.
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Data Architect
- Organisation: M-Pesa Africa
- Location: Kenya
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Posting Date: 23 October 2026
The supplied vacancy information identifies the position and location but does not provide the complete list of duties, academic requirements, professional certifications or experience requirements.
Interested candidates should consequently consult the full official vacancy advertisement before applying. This will allow applicants to establish whether their experience and professional background correspond with the requirements set by M-Pesa Africa.
Applicants should also ensure that the information provided in their applications accurately reflects their professional experience and suitability for the position.
3. General Manager, Mountain Region
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 23 October 2026
Cluster: CBU Cluster
Safaricom has announced a vacancy for the position of General Manager, Mountain Region within the CBU Cluster.
The General Manager position represents a senior regional leadership opportunity and places the successful candidate within the company’s Consumer Business Unit structure.
The role is associated specifically with the Mountain Region and is therefore positioned around the leadership and management of the company’s activities within the assigned region.
According to the vacancy announcement, Safaricom is seeking to fill the General Manager, Mountain Region position as part of its current business requirements within the CBU Cluster.
Position Details
- Job Title: General Manager, Mountain Region
- Location: Kenya
- Cluster: CBU Cluster
- Posting Date: 23 October 2026
- Career Level: General Manager
The role is expected to provide senior leadership within the Mountain Region while operating within the structures and priorities of the CBU Cluster.
The vacancy information supplied does not contain the complete responsibilities or candidate requirements for the position. It would therefore be inappropriate to introduce additional academic qualifications, years of experience or professional requirements that have not been included in the original vacancy information.
Candidates interested in the General Manager, Mountain Region opportunity should read the full official job description before beginning their applications.
The complete advertisement should be used to establish the specific responsibilities, experience requirements and other selection criteria applicable to the role.
4. Executive Head of Privacy
Location: Kenya
Posting Date: 23 October 2026
Cluster: Risk Cluster
Safaricom is recruiting an Executive Head of Privacy within the Risk Cluster.
The vacancy has been announced in line with the company’s current business needs and represents a senior leadership opportunity within the organisation’s privacy function.
The Executive Head of Privacy position sits within the Risk Cluster, placing the role within an important area of the organisation’s governance and risk environment.
Privacy has become an increasingly significant area for organisations operating large technology and telecommunications ecosystems. The Executive Head of Privacy position consequently provides senior leadership within the privacy function while operating under the company’s established Risk Cluster.
The successful candidate will be expected to work within the responsibilities assigned to the privacy function and the wider organisational risk structure.
Position Details
- Job Title: Executive Head of Privacy
- Location: Kenya
- Cluster: Risk Cluster
- Posting Date: 23 October 2026
- Career Level: Executive Head
The announcement states that Safaricom is looking for a person who meets the criteria specified in the full vacancy advertisement.
The supplied information does not provide those criteria in detail. Candidates should therefore consult the complete official vacancy announcement for the specific academic qualifications, professional experience, competencies and other requirements established for the Executive Head of Privacy position.
Applicants should avoid assuming that general privacy, legal, compliance or risk qualifications automatically satisfy the requirements. Eligibility should instead be determined using the criteria contained in the official vacancy.
Summary of Safaricom and M-Pesa Africa Vacancies
The October 2026 recruitment includes opportunities across technology, data management, regional business leadership and privacy.
M-Pesa Africa is recruiting for two technology-focused positions:
- Senior Solutions Architect (Digital Platforms)
- Senior Data Architect
Both positions are based in Kenya and have been advertised under a hybrid working arrangement.
Safaricom is recruiting for two senior leadership positions:
- General Manager, Mountain Region – CBU Cluster
- Executive Head of Privacy – Risk Cluster
All four vacancies were posted on 23 October 2026.
These opportunities may be particularly relevant to experienced professionals seeking senior positions within Kenya’s telecommunications, technology and digital financial services sectors.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Safaricom and M-Pesa Africa vacancies should access the official recruitment platform and locate the specific position they wish to apply for.
Before submitting an application, candidates should:
- Read the complete job description for the selected vacancy.
- Confirm that they meet the requirements stated in the official advertisement.
- Prepare the documents requested during the recruitment process.
- Ensure that the information submitted is complete and accurate.
- Submit the application through the designated recruitment platform.
- Observe any application deadline indicated on the individual vacancy page.
Applicants interested in more than one position should review the requirements of each vacancy independently, since the four roles cover significantly different professional areas and levels of responsibility.
Only information contained in the official vacancy announcement should be relied upon when determining eligibility for a particular position.
