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President William Ruto has backed the entrance of American billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink into the Kenyan market. President William Ruto confirmed he allowed Starlink to operate in Kenya. Why Ruto gave the green light to Starlink Speaking during his tour of the United States (US) on Tuesday, September 24, Ruto confirmed he gave the green light for the SpaceX subsidiary to operate in Kenya. The president encouraged competition among internet service providers (ISPs) to ensure customers receive high-quality services. “I have my CEO for Safaricom, sometimes he’s not very happy with me for bringing other characters like Elon Musk and others into the space.
I keep encouraging Peter that competition makes you keep ahead, and he’s been doing pretty well; I must admit, he’s really upped his game,” Ruto explained. How did Elon Musk respond? While responding to Ruto’s remarks, Musk expressed satisfaction with the significant impact that Starlink, his satellite internet service provider, has had in Kenya. Starlink entered the Kenyan market in July 2023 and has since given Safaricom and other ISPs a run for their money. “As the president of Kenya says, Starlink causes local competitors to provide better services,” he posted on X. What are the installation costs for Starlink? Starlink Kenya told TUKO.co.ke that Starlink is designed for self-installation. As such, if one follows the installation instructions, one will save some money.
“If you prefer a professional to handle the installation, costs can vary widely. Typically, professional installation could range from KSh 5,000 to KSh 15,000, depending on the complexity of the setup,” it expounded. Why Ruto asked Starlink to invest in Kenya Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported Ruto asked Starlink to invest in Kenya. Ruto said Starlink’s investment has the ability to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity in remote villages and schools countrywide. The head of state visited the StarLink/SpaceX factory in Los Angeles, United States and urged the organisation to work towards reducing the cost of internet access in the country.
Source: TUKO.co.ke