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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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Safaricom cuts business fibre prices by 25% as Starlink loses Kenyan users
TechCabal - Aug 11, 2025
Safaricom reduced the cost of new business fibre connections by 25% for two months. The entry-level 15 Mbps plan now costs KES 2,249 ($17.44), down from KES 2,999.

M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Rolls into Nairobi
IT News Africa - Aug 05, 2025
The M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has entered the Nairobi Region, marking the final leg of its nationwide tour. The tour began in June and has engaged customers across various regions, including Coast, Rift Valley, and Mt. Kenya.
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Starlink subscriptions drop in Kenya as ISP reopens signups
Techpoint Africa - Jun 30, 2025
Starlink subscriptions in Kenya dropped from over 19,000 in Q4 2024 to 17,066 as of March 2025. Starlink reopened its sign-up portal for Kenyan customers after a temporary halt.

Starlink subscriptions drops 11% in Kenya as Safaricom 5G routers win over users
TechCabal - Jun 30, 2025
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Starlink's subscriptions in Kenya fell by over 2,000 users, or about 11%, in Q1 2025. The company dropped from the seventh to the eighth largest ISP in Kenya due to a service pause.

Starlink resumes sign-ups in Nairobi after a 7-month pause
TechCabal - Jun 23, 2025
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Starlink has resumed sign-ups in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya after a seven-month freeze. The service is now available in key towns, and users have successfully activated their kits.
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