Safaricom eyes 595 new 5G sites in battle with Airtel

Safaricom plans to add 595 new fifth-generation (5G) sites by the end of March next year to rival Airtel Kenya that currently boasts more locations that support the superfast speeds.

The telco says in the latest annual report that it targets to increase its 5G sites from the current 205 to 800 by the close of March 2024, in a development that will require Airtel to add more sites or cede its current lead.