Kenyan cyber cafés reinvent as smartphones kill browsing business
Author: Dennis MusauPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & EconomyTechnology

Cyber cafés in Kenya have experienced a 90% decline in business due to the widespread use of smartphones and mobile internet access. Lillian, who has run a café in Nairobi for 20 years, has cut her staff from four to one due to reduced income. Printing costs, once a major revenue source, are also declining as customers prefer to keep documents in digital format.
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