{"id":4737,"date":"2026-01-16T11:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/?p=4737"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:33:55","slug":"karen-basiye-honored-for-global-social-impact-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsroomhub.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/karen-basiye-honored-for-global-social-impact-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Karen Basiye Honored for Global Social Impact Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ms. Karen Basiye, Safaricom\u2019s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, has been named a\u00a0Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026<\/span>, a recognition highlighting her transformative work in integrating social and environmental impact into the company\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n

Safaricom hailed the achievement, saying:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Karen Basiye, Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, has been named a Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026! This recognition by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, isn\u2019t just an award. It is a testament to the ‘Spirit of Safaricom’ \u2013 a belief that business thrives when society thrives. Karen has been at the forefront of integrating Social and Environmental Impact into our DNA. From championing Climate Action to driving Digital Inclusion, her work ensures that our technology doesn’t just connect people but #TransformsLives. She embodies what it means to use ESG and the SDGs not as a checklist, but as an enabler for a net-positive future.<\/p>\n

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As we accelerate our mission to deliver scalable tech solutions, leaders like Karen remind us that our ‘Social Licence to Operate’ is earned every day by doing the right thing. Please join us in celebrating Karen for placing Safaricom\u2014and Africa\u2014on the global map for responsible business.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The award, presented by the\u00a0Schwab Foundation\u00a0<\/a>for Social Entrepreneurship in partnership with the World Economic Forum, recognizes business leaders who drive systemic change globally.<\/h3>\n

\"Karen<\/p>\n

This year, the Schwab Foundation celebrated 21 social entrepreneurs and innovators from 17 organizations across 190 countries, whose work spans healthcare, education, climate action, and democratic participation.<\/p>\n

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Collectively, the awardees have improved over\u00a0950 million lives worldwide<\/span>, mobilizing nearly\u00a0$1 billion<\/span>\u00a0in impact over the past year.<\/h2>\n

Hilde Schwab, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Schwab Foundation, said, \u201cFrom strengthening emergency medical services in Ethiopia, to creating circular textile economies in Lebanon and tackling STEM teacher shortages in North America, these leaders were selected for their transformative solutions to some of the world\u2019s most pressing social challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

At Safaricom, Karen Basiye has championed initiatives ranging from\u00a0climate action<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0digital inclusion<\/span>, ensuring that technology not only connects people but\u00a0transforms lives<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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The Schwab Foundation 2026 Impact Report highlights how social innovators are responding to global uncertainty with\u00a0resilience, collaboration, and new models for impact<\/span>, demonstrating that\u00a0purpose-driven innovation can truly transform societies<\/span>\u00a0and foster a more inclusive and sustainable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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