Kenya Cuts Call Fees to Lower Costs Amid Infrastructure Upgrades - February 2026

Kenyans can expect cheaper phone calls as the Communications Authority significantly reduces the rates mobile operators charge each other for cross-network calls. The Kenya National Highways Authority is simultaneously rebuilding and realigning the dangerous Nithi Bridge along the Makutano-Embu-Meru highway in Tharaka-Nithi County, a move expected to significantly boost the local economy and improve road safety. In a related development, Kenya is exploring a new training model for Technical and Vocational Education and Training that aims to address youth unemployment by better equipping graduates with practical job skills under the 25-75% formula. These developments represent coordinated efforts to modernize Kenya's infrastructure and reduce operational costs across multiple sectors.