Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of the technology in an African market. Launched on August 14, the service enables Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to remain connected in areas without traditional mobile network coverage, …
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations requiring businesses involved in the importation and wholesale distribution of communications equipment to obtain a new licence before operating. In a notice issued on July 21, the regulator said all entities intending to import or distribute communications equipment must apply …
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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved an exemption allowing Vodafone Kenya Limited (VKL) to proceed without making a mandatory takeover offer, clearing a key hurdle for a proposed Sh206 billion (US$1.6 billion) transaction involving Safaricom PLC. The approval enables Vodafone Kenya to acquire 6.01 billion ordinary shares in Safaricom …
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Consumer complaints escalated to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reached 563 in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, as customers sought regulatory intervention after failing to get satisfactory resolutions from service providers. The figures, contained in the CA’s Consumer Complaints Report for the period January to March …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye