Kenya Mobile Subscriptions Rise to 51.4m As Growth Shifts to Usage

Communications Authority of Kenya said mobile subscriptions rose by 9 million to 51.36 million in the year to December 2025, up from 42.30 million the previous year.

The increase included a 5.6% rise in the December quarter, supported by higher consumer activity during the holiday period. The data shows continued expansion in connectivity, but market dynamics are changing.

Mobile money penetration reached 98%, limiting further user growth. Operators are now focusing on usage, including transaction…