Airtel Kenya Spends Sh8.4 Billion on 100 MHz of 5G Spectrum for 25 Years

Airtel Kenya has secured 100 MHz of 5G spectrum for a 25-year term at a cost of Sh8.4 billion (approximately $65 million), a commitment that meaningfully reshapes competitive dynamics in Kenya's mobile broadband market. The acquisition positions Airtel as a more credible 5G challenger in a market where Safaricom has historically dominated high-speed data services.