The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reportedly allocated 60 megahertz of spectrum in the 2600 MHz band to Safaricom for its 5G network in Kenya. The decision is notable as only a few weeks ago, the regulator rejected the operator’s request to expedite the rollout of 5G.
Safaricom, along with the country’s other large telco Airtel, has already performed extensive 5G trials and laid the initial groundwork for future networks. Safaricom’s trial began in March 2021 with 5G service activated in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega.
