Telkom Kenya is a fixed-line telecommunications operator that was split from the Posts and Telecommunications parastatal in 1998. As a landline-focused incumbent, Telkom has struggled to compete as mobile and internet services displaced traditional telephony.
Overview
Telkom once had a monopoly on telephone services. Today, it operates a small fixed-line network and broadband services, but market share is minimal.
Key Points
- Split from KPTC in 1998
- Has faced competition from mobile operators
- Remnant of parastatal era
- Struggling operator
Outlook
Telkom's future is uncertain without significant restructuring or strategic refocus.
See Also
- Telecoms History Kenya
- Structural Adjustment Kenya
- Safaricom
- Technology
- Post-Independence Economic Policy
- Art Markets Kenya
- IT Infrastructure Kenya
Sources
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Government of Kenya. "Sector Reports and Statistics." https://www.go.ke/
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World Bank Kenya Studies. https://www.worldbank.org/
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African Development Bank Research. https://www.afdb.org/
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GSMA Intelligence. "Kenya Sector Analysis." https://www.gsmaintelligence.com/
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Central Bank of Kenya. "Annual Reports." https://www.centralbank.go.ke/