What impact has devolution had on the regulatory environment for telecoms operators?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Bob Collymore, CEO, Safaricom from The Report: Kenya 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Fred Matiang’i, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information Communications and Technology from The Report: Kenya 2014
How can Kenya’s digital infrastructure be improved and nationwide connectivity strengthened?
Articles & Analysis | Key partnerships are helping more Kenyans access the internet from The Report: Kenya 2014
Broadband connectivity has emerged as a major focus in Kenya, and is seen as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth and the transition to a knowledge-based economy. The country has seen a significant increase in connectivity, in particular in 2010, when three international cables were connected. The cost of connectivity fell by 80% in 2011, according to a report by the...
Articles & Analysis | Infrastructure expansion and user penetration have laid the groundwork for new growth from The Report: Kenya 2014
The telecommunications sector in Kenya is one of the more dynamic in Africa, having garnered recognition in particular for its success in rolling out mobile money platforms and value-added services, and benefitted in a broader sense from the government’s effort to increase the role of telecoms and ICT in the country’s overall development. Kenya and South Africa lead the...
Having already benefited from initiatives such as mobile banking service M-pesa, Kenya’s commitment to further develop the information and communications technology (ICT) industry is expected to create opportunities for private sector investors.