PS Isaboke calls for adoption of technology that addresses consumer needs

Kenya currently boasts approximately 98 per cent 4G population coverage, positioning it among Africa’s top digital performers and reinforcing its reputation as a regional innovation hub...

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Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke has urged for the adoption of technology that addresses consumer needs, despite Kenya’s near-universal 4G coverage. This call came during a meeting with a senior delegation from the GSMA’s Global Spectrum team, highlighting a significant usage gap.

Kenya boasts approximately 98 percent 4G population coverage but faces a 60 percent usage gap in mobile internet services.
Head of Spectrum at GSMA Global Luciana Camargos stated that adopting international best practices in spectrum pricing could unlock up to Sh662 billion in additional GDP by 2028.
The discussions set the stage for a workshop themed ‘Driving Digital Inclusion in Kenya: Effective Spectrum Licensing and the Role of Satellite Technologies’ to be held on June 21, focusing on shaping Kenya’s connectivity policy as it advances its Digital Superhighway agenda.

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