Airtel Kenya to Invest USD 150 Million in Network Expansion Drive: Report

Airtel Kenya plans to invest at least USD 150 million in expanding its network coverage and services. This initiative is set to be implemented over the course of the next three years, with the primary goal of enhancing connectivity and addressing existing connectivity challenges, according to a Business Daily report.

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Network Expansion Strategy

“USD 150 million is what we require for incremental investments in the coming two to three years from a network perspective alone. But that’s not the only investment that we will make, there are others happening in regard to building more shops, bringing more affordable routers and so on, the report quoted Airtel CEO as saying.

According to the report, Airtel Kenya has been significantly increasing its investments in the country over recent years. The CEO stated that the company has already injected over USD 1 billion into the Kenyan market since its inception. Notably, the majority of this investment has been made within the past three years, indicating Airtel’s steadfast commitment to expanding its presence and offerings in the region.

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Bridging Connectivity Gaps with New Sites

This decisive move comes after Airtel Kenya unveiled its comprehensive network infrastructure plan in June, as reported by TelecomTalk. The company plans to construct a total of 649 new network sites across the country, with 349 of these sites scheduled for completion by the end of this year. An additional 300 sites are currently in the pipeline, all aimed at addressing connectivity issues that have persistently impacted Airtel’s users.