Kenya's mobile market experienced significant growth in the first quarter, with active SIM subscriptions increasing by 2.1 percent to reach 78.3 million. This expansion is driven by wider network rollout and increased demand for digital services.

• The country's mobile penetration rate now stands at 149.4 percent, indicating many Kenyans use more than one SIM card.
• The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reported this continued growth during the three months to September.
• Prepaid lines dominate the market, accounting for 98 percent of all subscriptions, highlighting consumer price sensitivity.