Kenya's Ruto believes Starlink increases market competition

Wim Vanhelleputte ranks digital transformation as Ethiopia's top national objective and identifies key addressable issues to achieve the goal.

The telco says it is focusing on scaling operations for the country.

The Spark Accelerator Programme will use an ecosystem-based approach to find and accelerate firms, employing a team of specialists who understand market dynamics and new technologies.

The Communications Authority says this represents a 13.3% increase from the 449,794 users recorded by the authorities in June.

By increasing coverage, the telcos say they are enhancing Kenya's internet network, empowering customers to start exploring the possibilities of 5G.

The partnership with Uber will allow Safaricom to offer digital payments through M-PESA.

The two entities are deploying the system, which leverages the Internet of Things, a drive aiming to develop skills to manage the technology.

The mobile wallet, targeting 420,000 students annually, enables them to apply for loans, access upkeep funds, withdraw funds, view loan status, and repay loans.

Voice revenue decreased by 3.8% to KShs 39.99-billion, according to the company’s half-year results.

Country’s Communications Authority readies to release 5G policy document.

2G, 3G and 4G mobile services are available in 11 cities from today.