Safaricom explores satellite partnerships as competition with Starlink intensifies
Safaricom is exploring partnerships with satellite Internet firms to counter Starlink's influence in Kenya. Starlink has doubled its market share in Kenya within three months, adding over 8,700 new users.
Safaricom explores satellite partnerships amid rising Starlink pressure
Safaricom is exploring partnerships with satellite internet providers to expand broadband access. CEO Peter Ndegwa emphasized the potential growth in the broadband business during the company's earnings call.
Why Kenyans are using mobile money more but sending less
Mobile money transaction value in Kenya fell by 19.6% from KES 790.8 billion to KES 636.2 billion over the past year. Active mobile money agents increased from 320,182 to 394,853 during the same period.
Starlink becomes Kenya’s 7th largest ISP, eyes direct-to-mobile satellites
Starlink has overtaken Dimension Data and Liquid Telecommunications Kenya to become the seventh-largest ISP in Kenya. The number of Starlink users increased from 16,786 to 19,146 in just three months.
Turaco’s bet on M-KOPA’s smartphones expands insurance reach to over 1 million customers
Turaco has partnered with M-KOPA to embed microinsurance into smartphones. The partnership has provided coverage to over one million customers in Kenya.
