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burgeoning kenyan mobile market gets fourth operator

published on 2008/09/23 by Bill Douglas

Orange is extending its footprint in Africa, one of the world’s fastest growing telecoms markets. France Telecom has announced that it will be launching a nationwide GSM network in Kenya, following the acquisition of a majority shareholding in incumbent operator Telecom Kenya. This is the fourth nationwide GSM network in Kenya, and both mobile and fixed networks will be branded Orange. The launch of cellular services means Orange becomes Kenya’s first fully integrated fixed line, mobile and Internet provider. Kenya, located in East Africa and home to 37 million people is an important regional hub for trade and finance. The......