Airtel Kenya ring-fences operations, separates mobile money unit
Central Bank of Kenya confirms development, says it will lead to better customer service.
Vincent Matinde
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Safaricom launches cross-merchant mobile money system
Pay Bill solution forms part of a phased interoperability process among the company, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya.
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Telkom Kenya announces US$100m network expansion
MoU in place with Ericsson and NEC XON to add 2,000 wireless sites into its network by 2023.
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Alphabet’s Loon deflates
‘Road to commercial viability proven longer and riskier than hoped’ says lead at X.
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KaiOS, Telkom Kenya unveil Kaduda T-Smart
Entry-level smart-feature devices constitute about 40% of phones sold in Kenya, affirming their acceptance and popularity says Telkom Kenya.
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It’s lift-off for Telkom Kenya, Loon balloon service
Partnership confirms commencement of mobile internet service.
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Telkom Kenya supports COVID-19 monitoring platform
Afya Rekod platform will provide a virtual repository for individuals to store their health data in real-time.
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Kenya readies for more Loon balloons
Telkom Kenya, Google Loon look to intensivy Project Loon and bolster local connectivity amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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Google’s Loon Project finally takes flight
Project held back for two years, but now launched to provide connectivity to remote regions.
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Kenya telcos waive transaction fees amid COVID-19 outbreak
Central bank approves move as a general service lockdown looms within the East African country.
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New US$86-m cable lands in Kenya
The Djibouti Africa Region Express 1 is expected to bolster connectivity capacity within East Africa.
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Safaricom demands level playing field in Airtel-Telkom merger
Telco denies claims it is out to frustrate the deal.