Starlink has significantly reduced its upfront costs for satellite internet kits in Kenya by waiving activation fees on both the Starlink Mini and Standard kits.

• The initial payment for a Starlink Mini on an installment plan has dropped to KES 9,760, down from KES 26,010.
• This move by Starlink aims to boost adoption by lowering the barrier to entry for consumers.
• Activation fees for both the Starlink Mini (previously KES 16,250) and the Standard kit (previously KES 3,250) have been eliminated.

Airtel Money customers in Kenya can now deposit and withdraw cash at more than 22,000 KCB agents nationwide, following a new partnership announced on 18 June.

• Customers can access cash services at over 22,000 KCB agents.
• This partnership involves Airtel Money and KCB.
• The deal aims to bridge the gap in cash accessibility for Airtel Money users, a crucial factor in mobile money adoption.

Starlink Internet Services Kenya has officially reached 24,999 active subscribers, marking a significant surge in the country's satellite internet market, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya's Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the Financial Year 2025/2026.

• Starlink now has 24,999 active subscribers in Kenya.
• This growth pushed overall satellite internet subscriptions up by 11.4 percent.
• Despite subscriber growth, Starlink's average download speeds have reportedly dropped by 26 percent due to network congestion.