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World Bank Pumps KES 58 Billion Into Northern Kenya’s First Major Fiber Optic Corridor
World Bank approves KES 58 billion to lay 1,270 km of fiber optic cable across Northern Kenya's Isiolo-Mandera corridor.
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Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu to lead Fixed Business as pay-as-you-go fibre plans near rollout
Safaricom appoints Sylvia Anampiu Fixed Business director as it readies pay-as-you-go fibre, aiming to expand Kenyaβs broadband access.
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Safaricom leads fixed Internet market as fibre and wireless subscriptions hit 2.29M
Kenyaβs fixed broadband sector continues to strengthen, with the CAβs latest Q1 FY 2025/26 report revealing a 6.9% quarterly jump…
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Zuku & Simbanet officially have a new owner as AXIAN Telecomβs Yas fully acquires Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company behind Zuku and…
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Kenya has 2.14 million fixed internet subscribers as of June 2025
Kenyaβs fixed internet sector is expanding, but the reality on the ground isnβt as rosy as the subscription numbers suggest.…
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Airtel Kenya Bets on Home Fibre in 2025: Bold Move or Missed Timing?
After years of riding on mobile growth and dabbling in wireless home internet, Airtel Kenya is finally moving into the…
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Facebook & Safaricom Are Building a Subsea Internet Superhighway to Kenya
Facebook, Kenyaβs favourite social media giant, is literally diving into Safaricomβs internet future, this time, under the sea. According to…
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Africa Plots Insurance Against Internet Collapse with New Resilience Framework
A single undersea cable snaps, and suddenly half your apps donβt load. A national power outage hits, and even paying…
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Starlink Loses Over 2K Subscribers in Kenya, But Top 10 Fixed Internet Market Share Remains Unchanged
Insights At a Glance: Safaricom leads with 678K+ users; Jamii Telecom (Faiba) holds steady at #2 with 418K+ subscribers. Poa…
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Bayobab Kenya Boosts National Connectivity with New Mombasa-to-Malaba Fibre Network
Bayobab Kenya completes Mombasa-to-Malaba fibre network, enhancing cross-border connectivity and boosting internet reliability in Kenya and East Africa.
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Google Launches Umoja, Africa’s First Direct Fiber Link to Australia
Google launches Umoja, the first fiber optic cable directly connecting Africa to Australia, enhancing connectivity and cybersecurity.
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Kenya Faces Major Internet Slowdown Amid East Africa Sea Cuts
East Africa faces severe internet slowdown and blackouts due to cable faults and a recent solar storm in May 2024.
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Airtel Launches Telesonic Fibre to Power Digital Africa
Airtel Africa launches Telesonic, enhancing digital connectivity with terrestrial fibre and submarine cables, aiming to bridge Africa's digital divide and…
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London Internet Exchange (LINX) Nairobi Goes Live
LINX launches Nairobi interconnection hub, enhancing East Africa's digital ecosystem and connectivity, leveraging Kenya's strategic location.
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Safaricom Reports Impressive Growth in Fibre and Fixed Enterprise
Safaricom's Half Year 2024 results show a 29% revenue growth in Fibre services with expanding customer base.
