Kenya
Kenya
Country Context
Kenya remains one of Africa's largest refugee-hosting countries, with the humanitarian situation expected to remain fragile as regional instability continues to drive displacement.
The country hosts over 800,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, driven primarily by conflict and instability in Somalia and South Sudan, which together account for nearly 80% of the refugee population, alongside significant outflows from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia. The majority reside in Dadaab (44%) and Kakuma (40%) camps, with the remaining 16% in urban areas, primarily Nairobi.
Country Statistics
Connectivity & Access
Mobile connectivity in Kenya is robust, with the Communications Authority of Kenya reporting nearly universal coverage, 4G networks cover about 97% of the population, while 5G coverage has expanded to roughly 30 percent.
However, conditions in refugee camps do not fully reflect this wider landscape as camps often depend on older 3G infrastructure. Importantly, the main issue is not necessarily coverage but the usage gap, since many people within network coverage still face barriers such as high device costs, limited digital skills and broader affordability constraints.
Our Work
Our work is focused on expanding connectivity access and affordability as well as advocating for solutions to overcome regulatory and operational barriers limiting refugees’ access to mobile connectivity and financial services.
Explore our work below:
Mobile, Internet, and Tech Services Surge in Kenya As Digital Shift Accelerates
Kenya’s digital transformation continues to gain momentum, with the latest Sector Statistics Report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) revealing a remarkable increase in the uptake of mobile, broadband, and digital services in the 2024/2025 financial year.
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