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The growth continued during the April-June quarter, when the number of subscriptions rose from 1.9 million in March to about 2.1 million by June. This means operators added roughly 170,000 5G users during the three-month period.
The suspect allegedly told the attendant that he was offering a line upgrade before using the opportunity to swap the mobile line
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) said government systems and ISPs were the main targets during the period, with attackers focusing on obtaining user login details, exploiting weak web browsers and gaining access to database servers holding sensitive information.
CA Director General David Mugonyi said the authority would focus on areas with limited coverage while maintaining reliable telecommunications services at polling stations on August 10, 2027.
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows that advertising expenditure increased from Sh12.7 billion recorded in the quarter to March, although the recovery was not spread evenly across all sectors.
The report estimates that decisive action against digital piracy could create or sustain more than 50,000 quality jobs across Kenya's creative and technology sectors by ensuring creators and rights holders receive fair compensation for their work.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has rolled out a 10-year Courier Hailing Service Provider licence to cover companies offering courier services through digital platforms. Under the new category, firms will pay a Sh5,000 application fee, an initial licence fee of Sh100,000 and an annual operating fee of Sh100,000 or 0.4 percent of their annual gross turnover, whichever is higher.
These campaigns targeted users whose SIM cards had gone inactive due to reduced calls, data use, or mobile money transactions. Operators used rewards such as bonus airtime, discounted bundles, loyalty points, and personalised data offers to restore activity on the lines.
According to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), DStv had 248,053 customers by the end of March 2026, down from 270,017 in December last year. This means the firm lost 22,450 customers in just three months, pointing to continued pressure in the market.
The global study places Kenya second among 10 sub-Saharan African countries most exposed to mobile phone scams
In their petition, the groups argue that the government directive, issued through the Communications Authority of Kenya, infringes on Articles 33, 34, and 35 of the Constitution, which safeguard freedom of expression, media independence, and access to information.
Kenyans in the diaspora have denounced what they called an all-out attack on civil liberties by the government and warned that the country risks sliding into full-blown tyranny.