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June 19, 2026
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Smartphones hit 50m, basic handsets ditched

Smartphones hit 50m, basic handsets ditched

Smartphones uptake supported by sustained investment in mobile broadband infrastructure...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya has seen a significant increase in smartphone usage, with connections surpassing 50 million for the first time, indicating a major shift away from basic mobile devices.

  • Smartphone connections reached 50.2 million as of March 2026.
  • Data is from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
  • Feature phone connections dropped to 28.5 million in the same period, showing a 3.7 percent decline.

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