Kenya’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector continues to show robust growth, according to the Q3 2025 Sector Statistics Report (Jan–Mar) released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
Mobile subscriptions reached a new peak of 76.16 million, pushing penetration to an impressive 145.3%, reflecting mobile’s deep integration into daily life. Meanwhile, machine-to-machine (M2M) connections rose by 3.5%, nearing 2 million, signaling increased adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in sectors like logistics, agriculture, and utilities.
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Mobile money services, a cornerstone of financial inclusion in Kenya, continued their upward trajectory. Subscriptions climbed to 45.36 million (+7.2%), and the number of registered agents exceeded 416,000, supporting broader digital financial access.
Device usage trends also highlight Kenya’s digital shift. Smartphone ownership hit 42.35 million, while feature phones remained widespread at 32.5 million, illustrating a growing reliance on mobile services for e-learning, e-commerce, and digital banking.
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However, the sector’s rapid digitalization comes with rising security concerns. The National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team (KE-CIRT) reported 2.5 billion cyber threats during the quarter, an alarming 201.7% increase. Correspondingly, cybersecurity advisories rose by 14.2%, reaching 13.2 million, emphasizing the urgent need to build stronger cyber defenses.
As mobile penetration deepens, IoT expands, and digital services grow, Kenya continues to assert its leadership in Africa’s ICT space, presenting major opportunities for telecom operators, fintech players, and infrastructure developers across the region.
