Why Kenyans are using mobile money more but sending less
Mobile money transaction value in Kenya fell by 19.6% from KES 790.8 billion to KES 636.2 billion over the past year. Active mobile money agents increased from 320,182 to 394,853 during the same period.
Starlink becomes Kenya’s 7th largest ISP, eyes direct-to-mobile satellites
Starlink has overtaken Dimension Data and Liquid Telecommunications Kenya to become the seventh-largest ISP in Kenya. The number of Starlink users increased from 16,786 to 19,146 in just three months.
Turaco’s bet on M-KOPA’s smartphones expands insurance reach to over 1 million customers
Turaco has partnered with M-KOPA to embed microinsurance into smartphones. The partnership has provided coverage to over one million customers in Kenya.
Kenya’s $1,900 licensing fee for phone distributors threatens small vendors
The Communications Authority of Kenya has proposed new licensing requirements for phone and car tracker vendors. Distributors must pay a one-time fee of $1,937 and an annual charge of 0.4% of gross turnover to obtain a license.
Starlink Halts New Subscriptions In Kenya Due To Overcapacity
Starlink halts new subscriptions in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Narok, Murang’a, and Nakuru. Overcapacity in bandwidth leads to suspension of new subscriptions.
