Kenya has 2.14 million fixed internet subscribers as of June 2025
Kenya’s fixed internet sector is expanding, but the reality on the ground isn’t as rosy as the subscription numbers suggest. According to the CA’s latest ICT..
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Kenya's fixed internet subscriptions reached 2.14 million by June 2025, a rise from 1.99 million in March, yet the country ranks 145th globally for internet speed with a median download speed of only 15.4 Mbps. Fixed internet access remains an urban luxury with only 0.6% of rural homes connected compared to 17.3% in urban areas.
- Safaricom PLC leads the market with 735,749 subscriptions, holding a 34.3% market share as of June 2025.
- Other key players include Jamii Telecom (Faiba) with 20.6%, Wananchi Group (Zuku) with 12.7%, and Poa Internet with 12.5%.
- New entrant Ahadi Wireless has made a significant impact, securing 7.5% of the market with 160,254 subscribers.
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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.
