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Kenya’s mobile market hits 88 million SIMs as smartphones become two‑thirds of devices

By June 2026 the Communications Authority recorded 87.99 million SIM subscriptions and 52.26 million smartphones, reshaping data demand and service opportunities.

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Early Reading for Pleasure Linked to Stronger Brain Development and Better Mental Health

A U.S. study of over 100,000 children finds that reading for pleasure from ages two to nine is associated with improved cognition, …

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Safaricom’s mobile‑subscription share climbs to 69.8% as market expands

Safaricom’s share of Kenya’s mobile‑subscription base rose to 69.8% in Q4 2025/26, while its broadband and mobile‑money shares slipped slightly amid a …

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Senator Edwin Sifuna promises replacement vehicle for Homa Bay taxi driver injured in rally violence

Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to replace the burnt Subaru Legacy of taxi driver Steven Otieno, who was injured and left without …

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Former Winners Chapel pastor details monthly salary and expenses after dismissal

Ernest Michael Temitope disclosed a base salary of KSh 3,336, netting KSh 3,260 after deductions, and explained personal costs incurred while serving …

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Motorists Association of Kenya urges forensic audit of government fuel procurement after Ugandan president’s comments

The Motorists Association of Kenya has called for a forensic audit of Kenya’s government‑to‑government fuel procurement system, citing Ugandan President Museveni’s remarks …

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World Water Reserves Decline as UN Warns of Decade‑Long Drought Trend

The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation says abnormal river flows, groundwater loss and glacier melt signal a persistent shift in the global water …

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fly748.com Champions Young Kenyan Talent With Support for Aviation Careers

fly748.com has backed an initiative helping young Kenyans overcome aviation training costs and pursue careers as pilots, engineers and aviation professionals.

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Kenya’s Mobile Subscriptions Reach 88 Million, Driving 165% Penetration

Active mobile subscriptions in Kenya hit 88 million by June 2026, pushing penetration to 165% as operators focus on win‑back campaigns and …

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Vodafone report: 800 million people hit by internet shutdowns in 2025, costing near $20 billion

A Vodafone study finds 313 deliberate internet shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025 affected about 800 million people and generated an estimated …

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Death Toll Rises to Three After Eldoret‑Turbo Road Tanker Blaze

Three people have died following a fuel‑tanker crash and fire on the Eldoret‑Turbo road, with 22 injured patients now receiving treatment at …

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GOtv and DStv Lead Growth as Kenya’s Pay‑TV Market Contracts in Q4 2026

Pay‑TV subscriptions in Kenya fell 1.8% in Q4 2026, but GOtv and MultiChoice’s DStv posted strong year‑on‑year gains, highlighting a shift toward …

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