This archive report was first published on 3 November 2021.
On November 3, 2021, Telkom Kenya announced a Sh1.1 billion investment in the expansion of its fourth-generation (4G/LTE) network. The investment, in partnership with telecom firms Ericsson and NEC XON, aims to improve the telco's service offering and grow its market share.
According to Telkom Kenya's CEO, Mugo Kibati, the investment will see an additional 2,000 sites built as part of the telco's digital strategy. Kibati emphasized the importance of data in today's digital age, stating, "Data is a fundamental human right and is now emerging as a daily necessity."
The partnership is part of Telkom Kenya's business reorganisation strategy that started last year, following failed merger talks with Airtel Kenya. The Communication Authority of Kenya data indicate that Telkom Kenya's subscriber base grew four per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020/2021 to four million.
General Manager for NEC XON, Willem Wentzl, noted that the rollout will enable Telkom Kenya to deliver robust 4G services and compete with peers in the telecommunications sector.
Mugo Kibati, CEO of Telkom Kenya Limited
