Internet accessibility Stories

Kenya expands digital network with 13,590km fibre and 1,563 Wi-Fi hotspots
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

So far, 400,000 Kenyans are actively using public Wi-Fi services, with an estimated two million people relying on the expanded digital infrastructure.

Northeastern region leads country in internet accessibility - Report
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 19, 2025

Internet penetration in the area has surged from 65 per cent in 2023/24 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024/25.

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.

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.

North Eastern only behind Nairobi in internet accessibility - CA report
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2024

In Q1 of 2023/2024, North Eastern scored 64 per cent in internet accessibility rating while it posted 70 per cent in quarter two of the same period.

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