Safaricom has surpassed one million fixed data and home internet subscriptions in Kenya, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya’s Fourth Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the 2025/26 financial year, covering April to June 2026.
The operator recorded 1,024,950 fixed data and internet subscriptions as of June 2026, giving it a 36.1% share of Kenya’s fixed internet market.
Jamii Telecommunications followed with 541,003 subscriptions and a 19.1% market share, while Wananchi Group, Ahadi Wireless and Poa Internet held shares of 10.4%, 9.5% and 8.8%, respectively. Starlink Internet Services Kenya recorded 27,616 subscriptions, representing a 1.0% market share.
Kenya’s overall fixed internet market reached approximately 2.84 million subscriptions by June 2026, representing 6.9% quarterly growth and 32.4% year-on-year growth. The Communications Authority described the sector as experiencing unprecedented growth, linked to increased competition, developments in the digital economy and continued infrastructure roll-outs.
Fibre remained the leading fixed internet technology, with subscriptions rising 29.7% year-on-year to 1.57 million. Terrestrial wireless subscriptions increased by 42.9% to slightly above 1.03 million.
Satellite connectivity also recorded rapid growth, with subscriptions increasing by 54.4% to 27,695. The increase reflects the expanding presence of low-Earth-orbit satellite providers, including Starlink, in Kenya’s connectivity market.
The figures highlight the growing importance of fixed connectivity as competition expands across fibre, terrestrial wireless and satellite technologies. While Safaricom recorded the largest number of fixed internet subscriptions, other providers continue to expand their networks and services across the country.
The Communications Authority’s report also pointed to a continued decline in traditional fixed voice services, reflecting the increasing importance of data and internet connectivity in Kenya’s communications market.
