Safaricom takes on Starlink with aggressive 5G push in rural Kenya
Safaricom has slashed router prices from KES 25,000 ($192) to KES 3,000 ($23) to make 5G more accessible. The company is targeting upcountry users with affordable, plug-and-play 5G routers bundled with flexible data plans.
Nairobi County cuts internet cables in $23.1 million row with Kenya Power
Nairobi County officials cut fibre optic cables from Kenya Power's poles, disrupting internet services. The county government acknowledges an unpaid electricity bill but claims Kenya Power owes more in land rates and fees.
Kenya Revises Satellite Internet Regulations Amid Digital Growth
Proposed increase in satellite ISP licensing fees from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of a 0.4% annual levy on gross turnover for satellite ISPs.
Safaricom Boosts Internet Speeds to Compete with Rising Starlink Demand
Safaricom doubled speeds for its 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 40 Mbps, and 100 Mbps internet packages. The 100 Mbps package has been upgraded to 500 Mbps for KES 12,500 ($97).
Breaking: Safaricom offers improved internet speed in response to Starlink’s growing popularity
Safaricom doubled the speed of its fibre internet packages. 10 Mbps plan upgraded to 15 Mbps at KES 3,000 ($23).
