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June 9, 2026
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Amazon seeks CA approval for satellite earth station in Kenya

Amazon seeks CA approval for satellite earth station in Kenya

According to a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Amazon’s local subsidiary, Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya for an International Gateway Operator licence. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of the American tech giant, has applied for regulatory approval to establish a satellite earth station in Kenya. This move signals the company's intent to enter the country's growing satellite internet market.

  • The application is for an International Gateway Operator licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya.
  • Key organization involved: Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited (Amazon's local subsidiary).
  • This entry is expected to intensify competition with Starlink, SpaceX's satellite broadband service, which currently serves over 22,000 users in Kenya.

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