Airtel Kenya pays Sh1.1bn for licence

An Airtel shop in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Airtel Kenya has paid the government Sh1.13 billion ($10 million) in fees for a network licence to cater for the increased demand for its mobile data services.

Industry regulator Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) disclosed that Airtel paid the money last month, paving the way for use of the new spectrum for 10 years.

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