How has Kenya’s high smartphone penetration affected usage and performance of mobile apps?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Jambu Palaniappan, Regional General Manager for Middle East and Africa, Uber: Interview from The Report: Kenya 2016
Articles & Analysis | Kenyan telecoms growth assisted by 4G introduction and infrastructure upgrade from The Report: Kenya 2016
The telecoms sector continues to be a critical component of Kenya’s economic growth, performing strongly in terms of mobile money and ICT infrastructure expansion. The extension of 4G coverage is changing the face of the country’s internet use, and smartphone usage is also on the rise. Moreover, ongoing debates in the sector over issues of...
Articles & Analysis | ICT being integrated into Kenya's public service provision from The Report: Kenya 2016
As the government continues efforts to incorporate ICT into its service delivery, it is implementing the Connected Kenya 2017 master plan to guide the country’s ICT and broadband development. The plan, which aims to see the sector create up to 180,000 jobs and contribute up to 8% of the value of goods and services produced in the country,...
Senegal’s population of 16m is situated on the Atlantic Coast of West Africa. With robust and sustained annual economic growth at 6% or above since 2014, and a considerable multifaceted investment and reform programme under way, the country is well positioned to see a sustained influx of foreign capital as economic momentum builds. Senegal’s solid macroeconomic performance is underpinned by its relatively strong and long-running status as one of the most stable countries in the region.
Chapter | Telecoms & IT from The Report: Kenya 2016
The telecoms sector continues to be a critical element of the economy, laying the groundwork for greater investment and performing well in terms of mobile money and ICT infrastructure growth. As smartphone penetration and 4G coverage increase, new regulations are lowering barriers for tech imports and facilitating the expansion of e-governance. The country saw mobile penetration at 83.9% as of...
Kenya is one of the economic and political heavyweights of East Africa. Despite recent security issues, it is recording strong economic growth and maintaining its leading position in the region. Recent discoveries of new oil, gas and water reserves and a young population give further cause for optimism, and the government is working to put the right policies into place to maximise the country’s potential.