Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its diverse landscapes and rapidly growing digital finance sector.
Mark Mwaniki | Your Money Shouldn’t Have to Travel via New York to Reach Kampala
Flutterwave acquires Mono, indicating a trend towards integrated financial ecosystems in Africa. The consolidation of fintech companies is shifting focus from standalone products to unified platforms.
Starlink freezes new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties
Starlink has frozen new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties due to network capacity issues. The company has attracted 24,999 active subscribers since its launch in July 2023.
Africa Sees Strong Recovery in Startup Investment
African startups secured $3.9 billion through 506 funding deals in 2025. Technology startups attracted more than $4 billion in funding, marking a 25% year-on-year growth.
Starlink pauses new subscriptions in parts of Kenya after demand surges
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.
Why Starlink Has Stopped Taking New Customers in Parts of Kenya
Starlink has paused new customer sign-ups in Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Kwale due to capacity issues. Prospective customers can reserve a place on a waiting list by paying a deposit, but no estimated activation date is provided.
