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Kenya's Broadband Gains: Faiba Tops with 62.68 Mb/s

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kenya's fixed broadband sector improved as all five major operators raised nPerf scores, with Faiba leading after posting 62.68 Mb/s download speed and 67,150 points (up 89% YoY).
VGG Connect, a Nairobi startup, ranked second with 59,321 points and a latency of 14.20 ms.
Airtel increased upload speed by 61% but suffered high latency, which dragged its overall ranking as Safaricom remained third and Zuku improved.

History

Historical Context

The Telecommunications Act of 1998 marked a pivotal shift in Kenya's communication sector, following the country's independence in 1963 and earlier liberalization efforts in 1997. This legislation dismantled the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation, fostering competition among firms like Safaricom and Airtel, and resulting in a 61% increase in broadband speeds, significantly enhancing Kenya's digital economy and connectivity.

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Story summary

Kenya's fixed broadband sector improved as all five major operators raised nPerf scores, with Faiba leading after posting 62.68 Mb/s download speed and 67,150 points (up 89% YoY).
VGG Connect, a Nairobi startup, ranked second with 59,321 points and a latency of 14.20 ms.
Airtel increased upload speed by 61% but suffered high latency, which dragged its overall ranking as Safaricom remained third and Zuku improved.

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