Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
Kenya’s fintech reforms promise clarity but could delay investment
Kenya's Central Bank is proposing a draft National Payment System Bill, 2026 that requires investors acquiring at least 10% of payment service providers to obtain written approval. The new bill aims to repeal existing fintech laws and introduce separate licensing categories for electronic wallets, p
Starlink’s subscriber growth accelerates in Kenya as network capacity limits new customers
Starlink's subscriber base in Kenya increased from 17,425 to 27,616 in just one year. New residential customers in eight counties are currently on waiting lists due to network capacity constraints.
Safaricom taps Pesapal’s 30,000 POS terminals to take M-PESA contactless
Safaricom partners with Pesapal to bring tap-to-pay functionality to M-PESA users. Customers can now use NFC-enabled devices or QR codes for payments at Pesapal terminals.
Kenya’s fixed internet market grows 32% as fibre, wireless and satellite expand
Kenya's fixed internet market reached 2.84 million connections by June 2026, marking a 32.4% year-on-year growth. Fibre optic connections rose by 29.7% to 1.57 million, accounting for over half of the fixed internet subscriptions.
Kenya’s investment market nears KSh1 trillion as investors look beyond MMFs
Kenya's collective investment industry reached approximately KSh948.7 billion by June 2026. Special Funds grew by 24% in the second quarter of 2026, while Fixed Income Funds increased by 15%.
