DStv Loses 84.2% of Subscribers Amid Shifts in Kenya's Telecom Market - September 2025

DStv Kenya experienced an 84.2% year-on-year drop in active subscribers by June 2025, reducing its base to 188,824, while its terrestrial arm, GOtv, saw an almost 89% reduction. This shift comes as Kenya's data usage evolves, with 5G experiencing significant growth and 4G remaining dominant. Despite the surge in data, traditional voice calls and SMS remain resilient, according to the CA's Q4 2024/25 report. In parallel, Kenya's fixed internet subscriptions reached 2.14 million by June 2025. However, access remains an urban luxury with only 0.6% of rural homes connected compared to 17.3% in urban areas, and the country's median download speed is only 15.4 Mbps.