Nairobi County cuts internet cables in $23.1 million row with Kenya Power
Nairobi County officials have cut fibre optic cables from Kenya Power’s utility poles, disrupting internet services for businesses, schools, and
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USAID shutdown: A $100 million setback for Kenyan startups
USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) invested more than $100 million in Kenyan startups, supporting innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and clean
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Kenya’s $1,900 licensing fee for phone distributors threatens small vendors
Under the new rules, only licensed manufacturers and distributors will be allowed to import and sell mobile phones, car trackers,
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Kenya’s economy posts slowest Q3 growth since 2020, expanding by 4%
The construction and mining sectors, in particular, saw the steepest declines, reflecting reduced investor confidence in large-scale projects. This comes
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Kenya proposes tenfold fee hike for satellite ISPs like Starlink
While local ISPs will laud the move, it could block smaller companies and slow the expansion of high-speed internet access,
Adonijah Ndege
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Next Wave: 2024 in review
From breakthroughs in fintech and climate tech to increasing cybersecurity challenges facing African banks, 2024 has been a year of
Adonijah Ndege
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Cybercafés in Kenya to install CCTVs, collect customers’ IDs under proposed rules
These changes could add to growing burden on small businesses that already pay for local and national government permits and
Adonijah Ndege
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Kenyan banks to lower interest rates following pressure from the Central Bank
On December 6, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge told banks to align lending rates with recent reductions in CBR or risk
Adonijah Ndege
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Next Wave: Is satellite internet the future of connectivity in Africa?
Satellite internet could be a game-changer in remote regions where traditional terrestrial infrastructure like cell towers and fibre optic cables
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Starlink introduces $30 residential plan after Safaricom’s speed increase
Starlink has introduced a cheaper kit and a $30.87 monthly residential plan in Kenya three days after Safaricom increased its
