Safaricom biggest winner in Sh1.6bn network upgrade

The Communications Authority of Kenya head office in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Giant telecommunications firm, Safaricom #ticker:SCOM is among five firms that have been awarded a Sh1.57 billion deal to build base transceiver stations to boost network connectivity in 101 remote sub-locations across the country.

The telcos will set up their networks in unserved areas and expand voice services in a bid to improve communication for residents in 15 counties in partnership with the Communications Authority (CA).

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