Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
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Starlink crashed mobile data usage in Kenyan schools from 67% to 4% in a month, new study finds
For years, internet access in many Kenyan schools has depended on a familiar mix of mobile data bundles, fibre subscriptions…
- How To/ Explained
Safaricom Public Wi-Fi plans: Prices, validity, and how it works
The battle for internet users in Nairobi is no longer just happening inside homes. Over the past few months, several…
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How to get connected to Safaricom’s cheaper Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba plans
After our earlier report on Safaricomβs cheaper Home Fibre Lite and Wi-Fi Bamba options, the response from our readers was…
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5 Safaricom Home Fibre plans that cost as low as KES 800/month for up to 20Mbps
When Safaricom announced that it was doubling its Home Fibre speeds late last month, the internet naturally buzzed with excitement.…
- News
CA to fine Safaricom and Airtel for poor voice calls and slow internet
For millions of Kenyans, including myself, this regulatory crackdown is long overdue. We constantly pay premium prices for aggressively marketed…
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Zuku doubles home internet speeds without raising prices
Kenyaβs home internet market is no longer moving slowly. Over the past few months, nearly every major player in the…
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Truecaller Launches Travel eSIM in 29 Countries as Ad Revenue Slides
Truecaller launched travel eSIMs across 29 countries as ad revenue fell 44% last quarter. Here's what the move really means.
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TikTok Removed 820,552 Kenyan Videos in Q4 2025, a 41% Jump From Q3
TikTok removed 820,552 videos and banned 108,752 accounts in Kenya in Q4 2025, with 93,704 flagged as underage users.
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ICANN Opens 2026 Window for New Internet Domain Extensions, and Kenyan Businesses Can Apply
For the first time in 13 years, ICANN is letting organisations apply to run their own slice of the internet,…
- Business
The Quiet Telco Truce: Why Airtel Is Sharing Pipes With Its Biggest African Rivals
Airtel Africa's deals with MTN, Vodacom and SpaceX point to a telco truce that has direct implications for Kenya's market.
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Airtel’s Home Broadband Just Grew 86%. Safaricom Should Be Watching.
Airtel Africa's home broadband customer base grew 86% in FY26, signalling a serious challenge to Safaricom's lead in Kenyan 5G…
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Why You Got That Starlink Email in Kenya, And What To Do Right Now
Today is the deadline for Starlink Kenya ID verification. Here's exactly what to do and why the app alone is…
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Safaricom’s 15TB FUP Promise is Gone. Back to as low 1.5TB Limit. WHY?
Safaricom has quietly cut Home Fibre FUP limits from a uniform 15TB to between 1.5TB and 7TB without explanation.
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Amazon Officially Applies for Satellite Internet Licence in Kenya, Setting Up a Direct Showdown With Starlink
Amazon has applied for a Tier 2 satellite internet licence in Kenya, setting up direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.
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Airtel Kenya launches XStream Fibre for home and business users, price starts at KES 1,999
Airtel appears to be laying groundwork for deeper SIM self-service inside My Airtel, including PUK lookup, SIM upgrade, SIM swap…
