Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to bring Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity to its 174 million customers across 14 African countries, including Kenya. This collaboration aims to bridge coverage gaps in areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is lacking, with service rollout expected to begin in 2026.

• The service will initially support data for select applications and text messaging, with a future goal of providing high-speed broadband.
• Airtel Africa is the first mobile network operator in Africa to leverage Starlink's low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation for this purpose.
• The partnership positions Airtel to challenge Safaricom's dominance in Kenya by offering connectivity in remote areas without significant investment in new towers.

BasiGo has launched a new electric vehicle charging hub at the Shell Athi River service station, marking its third such collaboration with Shell in Kenya. This strategic location aims to support electric buses operating along the Kitengela and greater Athi River corridor, expanding electric mobility infrastructure beyond Nairobi's city limits.

• The charging station supports CCS2 and GB/T DC charging standards, capable of charging up to four vehicles simultaneously.
• Moses Nderitu, Managing Director of BasiGo Kenya, stated the new station addresses the biggest barrier to electric mobility adoption: access to reliable charging.
• Peter Murungi, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Kenya, highlighted the partnership with BasiGo allows Shell service stations to support Kenya's evolving transport ecosystem, with potential for more charging locations nationally.

Showmax has integrated Airtel Money into its payment system, allowing Kenyan subscribers to pay for memberships directly from their mobile wallets. This move aims to simplify recurring payments in a market with low credit card penetration and enhance Showmax's competitiveness against platforms like Netflix and Prime Video.

• The integration allows for direct payment for all Showmax tier options, including Showmax Entertainment and Showmax Premier League Mobile.
• Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya, stated the partnership seeks to "simplify digital lifestyles" by offering a smooth, reliable, fast, safe, and convenient payment experience.
• The payment process involves selecting Airtel Money on the Showmax website, entering an Airtel mobile number, and approving the transaction via a push prompt on the user’s phone, removing the need for USSD codes.