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Kenya’s Satellite Operators Face New Licensing Fees as Market Competition Shifts
Kenya's Communications Authority (CA) has replaced the Satellite Landing Rights (SLR) licence with the more expensive International Gateway Systems and Services (IGSS) licence, causing operators to face up to KES 45 million in licensing fees. The CA also released its latest mobile network quality report for FY 2024-2025, ranking Safaricom first, followed by Airtel and Telkom. However, the report is criticized for omitting crucial testing for modern mobile usage, specifically gaming and video applications. Meanwhile, Airtel is steadily gaining ground in Kenya's mobile voice call market, chipping away at Safaricom's dominant share throughout 2025. While Safaricom remains the market leader, its share of domestic voice traffic has seen a slight decline.
Kenyan Startup Zerobionic Joins Qualcomm Programme Amid African Tech Growth
Kenyan startup Zerobionic has been selected for Qualcomm's prestigious 2026 Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, an initiative supporting early-stage tech innovators. In a related development, Africa Data Centres has partnered with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to boost connectivity at its Gauteng facilities in South Africa, enhancing data centre performance and customer choice. Meanwhile, Samsung has secured the top spot in the global gaming monitor market for the seventh consecutive year, though its market share saw a decline in 2025, indicating increased competition from rivals.
