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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
September 23, 2025
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Kenya’s Data Wars — 5G Surges, Airtel Stays Cheapest

If you thought Kenya’s data story had peaked, think again. The CA’s latest report shows 4G remains king, 5G is growing fast, and 3G is fading into history...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's data usage is rapidly evolving, with 4G remaining dominant and 5G experiencing significant growth, while older network technologies like 3G are declining. This shift highlights a growing demand for faster internet speeds among consumers, even as data costs remain relatively high.
- 5G subscriptions surged by 64% in three months, reaching 1.2 million by June 2025.
- Airtel is identified as the most affordable provider, offering calls at KES 2.93 per minute compared to Safaricom's KES 4.87.
- Kenyans consumed 43,865.6 TB of 5G data by June 2025, averaging 35.2GB per user.
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