kenya internet shutdown Stories

High court bars state from shutting down internet during protests, elections and national exams
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 14, 2025

Telecommunications service providers have also been ordered not to deny subscribers access to internet services through blockage or wholesale shutdown...

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...

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.

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