Starlink becomes Kenya’s 8th largest ISP amid growing regulatory concerns
Starlink surpasses Liquid Telecommunications to become Kenya's eighth-largest ISP. Subscriber base grows to 16,746, capturing a 1.1% market share.
Kenya's telecom regulator to hike satellite ISP licensing fees by over 800%
Proposed increase in licensing fees for satellite ISPs from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover for satellite ISPs.
Kenya proposes tenfold fee hike for satellite ISPs like Starlink
Proposed increase in licensing fees for satellite ISPs from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover for satellite ISPs.
Starlink becomes Kenya’s tenth-largest ISP one year after launch
Starlink became Kenya's tenth-largest ISP within a year. Gained over 8,000 subscribers according to Kenya’s Communications Authority.
Africa’s Top Telcos Scramble To Cover Their Flanks As Starlink Encroaches
Starlink began offering internet services in Kenya in July 2023, signing up over 4,000 customers within a year. Safaricom doubled the speeds of its fibre internet packages, including a new 1000 Mbps offering.
