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Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
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Starlink pauses new subscriptions in parts of Kenya after demand surges
TechCabal - Jul 07, 2026
Starlink has stopped accepting new customers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Kwale due to capacity issues. New customers are being redirected to a waiting list instead of completing orders.

TechCabal’s Road to Moonshot brings Africa’s startup debate to Nairobi
TechCabal - Jul 07, 2026
TechCabal hosted the 'Road to Moonshot' event in Nairobi, attracting over 120 founders and investors. Kenyan startups raised nearly $1 billion in 2025, leading Africa in startup funding.

ICASA finally explains what Starlink must do to enter South Africa
Techpoint Africa - Jun 30, 2026
ICASA has outlined the licensing requirements for Starlink to operate legally in South Africa, requiring multiple licenses. Starlink has yet to submit a formal license application to enter the South African market.
The Battle to Control Africa’s Money: Mpesa Vs Banks Vs Fintech’s
TechTrendsKE - Jun 25, 2026
The launch of M-Pesa in 2007 redefined financial transactions for millions of Africans. Telecom giants like Safaricom are competing with traditional banks and fintech startups for control of digital wallets.

Starlink grabs headlines, but Safaricom keeps winning broadband users
TechCabal - Jun 18, 2026
Safaricom gained 83,107 fixed internet subscribers in Q1, raising its total to 941,501. Starlink's subscriber base grew by only 2,717 during the same period, totaling 24,999 customers.
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