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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
October 1, 2025
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Voice Calls & Internet Usage Surge In Kenya Despite Mobile Money Dip
New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals a significant surge in both voice call minutes and mobile data consumption during the second quarter of 2025. The positive trends indicate Kenyans are increasingly relying on digital communication channels, even..
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New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals a significant increase in both voice call minutes and mobile data consumption in Kenya during Q2 2025, despite a slight slowdown in overall Information and Communication sector growth and a dip in mobile money transaction value.
- Domestic voice traffic surged by 17.3 percent to 29.2 billion minutes, while mobile data usage increased by a remarkable 38.4 percent, reaching 620.2 million GB.
- The Information and Communication sector grew by 6.0 percent in Q2 2025, a slight decrease from 6.7 percent in the previous year.
- Total mobile money transactions saw a minor decline of 1.4 percent, dropping from Ksh 2.11 trillion to Ksh 2.08 trillion in the same period.
- A gender disparity in internet usage persists, with men consistently using the internet more than women, particularly noticeable in the 25 to 34 age group.
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