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Communications Authority of Kenya warns over unlicensed internet service providers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Competition has intensified among service providers seeking to capture Kenya’s rapidly expanding internet market.

Kenya aims to connect 8.5 million homes, businesses to internet in ambitious fibre expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

As of now, the private sector has successfully connected 1.2 million homes and businesses with fibre internet.

Kenyans’ increased M-Pesa, data usage sees Safaricom’s net profit surge to Sh36.7bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The telco reported a 16.6 per cent growth in M-Pesa revenue in the first six months of the year, generating Sh77.22 billion, supported by an increase...

MPs put communications agency to task over expiry of unused data bundles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

Lawmakers urged the CA to implement stronger oversight mechanisms to protect Kenyans against consumer exploitation by ISPs.

Overwhelming demand for starlink in Kenya leads to suspension of new subscriptions
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 04, 2024

Information from Kenya's Communications Authority (CA) indicates that Starlink got over 8,000 customers in Kenya by June 30, 2024, accounting for a 0....

Increased uptake of smartphones in digitisation drive raises cybersecurity threats
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 16, 2024

CA says the increased digitisation is proportionately increasing the incidence of cyber attacks in the country.

Safaricom announces system maintenance scheduled for Tuesday night
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

The maintenance will run from Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11 pm to Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 3.30 am.

Safaricom expands its 5G network to all of Kenya’s 47 counties
Amina Wako  |  Aug 13, 2024

With the launch of 311 new sites within the past four months, the total number of Safaricom's 5G sites has soared to 1,114, up from 803 as of March th...

In Gaza, keeping the internet on can cost lives but also save them
Reuters  |  Aug 09, 2024

Tech entrepreneurs outside Gaza are using electronic SIMs, or eSIMs, to help strengthen Gaza's frayed digital lifeline.

More Kenyans using radio, TV as newspaper readership declines – CA report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 26, 2024

The report further reveals a gender gap in media consumption, with male respondents engaging more with radio, TV, online newspapers, and magazines com...

Majority in Sub-Saharan Africa unable to access internet due to costly smartphones
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 22, 2024

As per GSMA intelligence research, taxation and duty fees add 10 to 30 per cent to smartphone costs, depending on the country.

Safaricom postpones Sunday's planned system maintenance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2024

Telco says the move is meant to allow their customers to enjoy major sporting activities which include the Euro and Copa America finals.

Kenya's ICT sector posts 7.8pc growth in Q1 2024, marking first slowdown since Covid
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jul 05, 2024

The ICT sector gained significant traction during the Covid-19 crisis as the population shifted from in-person interactions due to government measures...

Internet shutdowns could cost Kenya $6.3 million daily, stakeholders warn
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 29, 2024

In a joint statement, stakeholders noted that during the disruptions, mobile money services, credit and debit card transactions, and e-commerce platfo...

Kenya ranks second in Africa on AI preparedness
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 28, 2024

It ranks behind South Africa with an index score of 0.45. South Africa scored 0.5.

Safaricom CEO refutes claim of intentional internet outage amid demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2024

A massive internet outage was reported in several parts of the country as demonstrators voiced their concerns on the Finance Bill, 2024.

Improved connectivity for internet users as Airtel activates 2Africa cable linking Kenya & South Africa
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 17, 2024

2Africa is one of the world's largest subsea cable networks, stretching over 45,000 kilometres and linking Europe, Africa, and parts of South Asia. 

Fiber-optic leap bridges African digital divide
DW News  |  Jun 10, 2024

Google committed $1 billion in 2022 to driving Africa's digital transformation, including undersea cables for faster internet connections.

Safaricom announces restoration of full network capacity stability after undersea cable cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 16, 2024

Despite the resumption, Ndegwa emphasised the ongoing vigilance of Safaricom in monitoring their network to ensure continued stability of services.