NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 – Safaricom has solidified its position as Kenya’s leading fixed internet provider, posting modest growth in both connections and market share during the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, new data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows.
The telco recorded 678,118 fixed internet subscriptions as of March 2025, up from 621,149 in the previous quarter.
This growth pushed its market share slightly higher to 36.5 percent, from 36.1 percent, reflecting sustained demand for its fibre-to-the-home offerings despite increasing competition in the sector.
Jamii Telecommunications, which operates under the FAIBA brand, came in second with 418,309 connections, a rise from 405,646 the previous quarter.
However, its market share dropped slightly to 22.5 percent, down from 23.6 percent, due to faster growth among other players.
Wananchi Group (Zuku) held third place with 267,812 connections, maintaining a strong 14.4 percent share, though slightly down from 15.4 percent previously.
Poa Internet continued to expand rapidly, increasing its user base from 238,030 to 261,491, lifting its market share from 13.8 percent to 14.1 percent.
Other providers such as Vilcom Network and Mawingu Networks also posted gains.
Vilcom nearly doubled its subscriptions to 71,693, raising its market share to 3.9 percent from 3.2 percent, following the launch of a new product.
Mawingu increased its base to 59,002, up from 48,555, reflecting growing reach in semi-urban areas.
“The market for fixed internet is experiencing steady growth, largely driven by new fibre rollouts and increased demand for home connectivity,” the CA noted in its latest sector statistics report.
Overall, total fixed data subscriptions rose by 8.1 percent during the quarter to 1.86 million, with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) continuing to dominate as the preferred access technology.
