Key Dates
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Registration Deadline
January 9, 2026 -
Qualification Quiz
January 12, 2026 -
Data Pack Available
January 19, 2026 -
Submission Deadline
February 16, 2026 -
Finale Event
February 27, 2026
Challenge Overview
Challenge Details
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Objective
Analyze Safaricom PLC and produce a professional equity research report with financial model. -
Eligibility
Teams of 2-3 students. Open to CFA, CIFA, finance graduates, and finance undergraduates. -
Deliverables
PDF report (max 20 pages) and Excel financial model. -
Pathway to Dojo
All finalists receive guaranteed interviews for the HedgeFlow Dojo program.
About Safaricom PLC
Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) is Kenya’s leading telecommunications company with dominant market positions in voice, data, and the revolutionary M-PESA mobile money platform.
Key Business Segments:
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Mobile Voice Services
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Mobile Data & Fiber
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M-PESA Mobile Money
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Digital Services & IoT
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Ethiopian Operations (New Venture) Your analysis should consider Safaricom's market position, growth prospects in Ethiopia, M-PESA monetization potential, and competitive threats.
Prizes & Recognition
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1st Place: KES 100,000 scholarship + Guaranteed Dojo interview
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2nd Place: KES 50,000 + Guaranteed Dojo interview
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All Finalists: Featured on Hedgeflow Dojo website and social media
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Participate in fundraising activities
Eligibility
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Advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students
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Teams of 2-3 individuals
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Pass the Stage 1 Qualification Quiz (70% minimum)
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Basic knowledge of financial accounting, Excel, and valuation concepts
Ready to Prove Your Analytical Skills?
Perfect for CFA, CIFA, finance graduates and undergraduates. Join the premier equity research competition in East Africa!
Registration closes: January 9, 2026