Safaricom widens mobile market lead over Airtel

Safaricom increased its share of Kenya's mobile subscriptions to 69.8 percent in the three months to June, widening its lead over Airtel. According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Safaricom's share rose from 68.9 percent in March and 66.8 percent in December 2025. However, Airtel has gained ground in broadband and mobile money.