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Safaricom partners with Huawei to inveil 5G centres in Nairobi

Safaricom, the biggest telco in Kenya has partnered with Huawei to unveil three 5G experiential centres across Nairobi.

These centres will showcase the superfast speeds and cutting-edge devices that come with 5G connectivity.

The three centres are located in Safaricom’s Village Market, The Hub and Buruburu Shops centres.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Safaricom, Peter Ndegwa said, “We are excited to unveil these experience centres, which will enable Kenyans to discover the power of 5G firsthand. As a digital lifestyle enabler, we are further enhancing Kenya’s best internet network, and empowering our customers to start exploring the limitless possibilities that 5G provides.”

Customers will experience virtual reality gaming zones, showcases of smart-capabilities for homes and enterprises, and speed-testing booths at the centres.

“As a long-time partner with Safaricom, we are delighted to collaborate on these experience centres. They show how 5G can be transformative in connecting homes and small businesses to drive economic growth and social development, unlocking the digital economy,” said Deputy CEO of Huawei Kenya, Sheng Kaifu.

Safaricom launched its 5G network in October last year, a first in the region. Since then, the service provider has commissioned over 200 5G sites across 11 counties including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Vihiga and Siaya.

Home and Enterprise customers already in 5G zones can enjoy the network through 5G Wi-Fi.

Over 300,000 Safaricom customers already using 5G smartphones can also access the 5G network and enjoy superfast speeds of up to 2Gbps, with typical speeds of 400Mbps to 700Mbps.

Safaricom has consistently invested in its network over the years, with its 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G in aggregate covering over 99% of Kenya’s population, while its fibre network has passed more than 450,000 homes and businesses.

Diana Mutheu

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