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Governor Kang’ata pushes for Starlink over Safaricom

Teresiah Ngio by Teresiah Ngio
August 26, 2024
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has called on the Kenyan government to dismiss Safaricom’s opposition to the entry of Starlink, a satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Safaricom had urged the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to reconsider its decision to license Starlink, arguing that satellite internet providers should operate under agreements with local companies to mitigate potential risks.

In a statement on August 24, Kang’ata criticized Safaricom’s internet service, citing frequent disruptions and slow speeds, which he claimed hinder essential services in Murang’a. “Safaricom’s internet speed drops frequently. The speed is so low. At times, 4.7 Mbps. New Starlink internet speeds hit 100 Mbps. This saves lives. And it’s not affected by weather,” Kang’ata remarked.

The governor’s stance has garnered support from various quarters, including Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who highlighted the potential benefits of Starlink’s efficiency and reliability for Kenyan workers.

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“Kenyan workers will benefit immensely from the great innovation, Starlink, that has been engineered by SpaceX,” Atwoli noted, drawing parallels to the widespread adoption of Safaricom’s Mpesa.

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa also backed Starlink, emphasizing its potential to address Kenya’s slow and expensive internet issues. “Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet is addressing Kenya’s slow and expensive internet issues by offering a competitive alternative,” Barasa stated.

The entry of Starlink into the Kenyan market comes with its own set of challenges, particularly for consumers looking to purchase the satellite kits. Starlink has introduced an “Outside Region Fee” for kits bought from unauthorized vendors or outside the designated sales region.

This fee is designed to encourage consumers to purchase through authorized channels to ensure service quality and regulatory compliance. In Kenya, the fee amounts to KES 25,046.91 for the standard kit and KES 37,570.36 for the Mini kit. Authorized vendors in Kenya include Elite Digital, Jumia, Naivas, and Redington.

This fee structure has raised concerns among consumers about potential additional costs, especially given the fluctuating exchange rates. Starlink’s official communication advises customers to buy directly from authorized sellers within their region to avoid these charges.

Countries like Madagascar, Malawi, and Nigeria, which also fall within the Africa region, are subject to the same fee structure, indicating a broader effort by SpaceX to streamline its global sales and service operations.

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