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.
Safaricom takes on Starlink with aggressive 5G push in rural Kenya
Safaricom has slashed router prices from KES 25,000 ($192) to KES 3,000 ($23) to make 5G more accessible. The company is targeting upcountry users with affordable, plug-and-play 5G routers bundled with flexible data plans.
Safaricom Launches Second Phase of Spark Accelerator to Support Early-Stage Startups in Kenya
Safaricom has announced the launch of applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator Programme. The program is designed to assist early-stage startups in Kenya with resources, mentorship, and funding access.
The true cost of M-PESA is catching up with M-PESA
Safaricom's M-PESA market share dropped from 97% to 91% over five consecutive quarters. Airtel Money's market share grew from 3% to 9% 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.
