Kenyans' mobile games spend rises to Sh5.2bn

Kenyans spent Sh5.2 billion last year on mobile games, ranking sixth in Africa.

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Kenyans spent Sh5.2 billion last year on mobile games, ranking sixth in Africa as greater internet penetration and smartphone availability continue to make them a popular pastime activity.

A new report by games market data tracker Newzoo ranks Kenya at sixth position in mobile gaming spending on the continent for the full year 2023, indicating that a total of 3.4 million Kenyans paid a combined $39.8 million (Sh5.2 billion in current exchange rates) for gaming activities during the period.

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