Digital Inclusion
Focused on bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion in Kenya, Africa and across the Globe.
- News
Voice calls & SMS are still alive in Kenya’s digital age
Kenya has nearly doubled its 5G data subscriptions since June 2024 thanks to a growing smartphone user base that has…
- News
Kenya’s Data Wars — 5G Surges, Airtel Stays Cheapest
If you thought Kenya’s data story had peaked, think again. The CA’s latest report shows 4G remains king, 5G is…
- News
Smartphones have officially overtaken feature phones in Kenya, decisevely this time
According to the CA’s latest ICT sector report (Q4 2024/25), Kenya had 43.8 million smartphones in use by June 2025…
- News
Kenya now has more SIM cards than people, and almost all are prepaid
Kenya officially has more SIM cards than citizens. According to the latest CA sector statistics (Q4 2024/25), active mobile subscriptions…
- Opinion
Kenya’s seat at the UN agency for global postal services is pure irony
If you grew up in the 90s, you know just how mighty Posta Kenya once was. Brightly painted buildings, the…
- Interesting Reads
Report: Only 23.8% of Kenyan smart TV owners access digital content on TVs
Kenya is weirdly skilled at two things at once: we’re search-happy and we also still suffer from painfully slow fixed…
- Interesting Reads
Connecting the Next Billion: Can a $30 Smartphone and Global Collaboration Close the Digital Divide?
Exploring solutions to the digital divide, including the GSMA's call for a $30 smartphone and global collaboration to foster digital…
- Interesting Reads
Beyond Coverage: Why Handset Costs and Digital Skills Keep Billions Offline
A deep dive into why billions remain offline despite internet coverage, focusing on the top barriers: prohibitive handset costs and…
- Interesting Reads
The Digital Divide’s New Frontline: 3.1 Billion People Have Internet Access They Can’t Use
A new GSMA report reveals the "Usage Gap"—3.1 billion people have mobile internet coverage but remain offline, redefining the digital…
- Interesting Reads
Should Parliament Regulate M-KOPA and Co.? Babu Owino Thinks So
Last week in Busia County, fiery Embakasi East MP Babu Owino threw a punch straight at Kenya’s device financing giants…
- News
Facebook & Safaricom Are Building a Subsea Internet Superhighway to Kenya
Facebook, Kenya’s favourite social media giant, is literally diving into Safaricom’s internet future, this time, under the sea. According to…
- Interesting Reads
Over 1,500 Safaricom Base Stations Now Powered by Solar Energy
I’ve always been a curious person. So, when a Safaricom “booster” was being installed in my front yard, I naturally…
- Opinion
China’s Starlink Rival Could Soon Make Satellite Internet Cheaper in Kenya and Africa
When Elon Musk’s Starlink officially landed in Kenya, it felt like a game-changer. Finally, blazing-fast internet from space, reaching even…
- Startups
Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal
Poa Internet, Kenya’s fastest-growing internet service provider, has secured a $4 million debt investment from Finnfund, a Finnish development financier,…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s Smartphone Financing Model Becoming a Global Blueprint for Affordability
In Kenya, owning a smartphone has become more than just a lifestyle choice. It’s an entry ticket to modern life.…
