The Pre-Fibre Era
1995 - 2008
1995
First Internet Connection
Kenya connects to the internet via satellite.
2007
Launch of M-Pesa
Safaricom launches M-Pesa, revolutionizing mobile money, acting as the catalyst for the digital economy.
Parallel Impact
2007/08 Political Crisis
Physical movement restricted
Post-election violence caused severe disruptions in transportation and physical banking infrastructure, leaving many without access to funds.
M-Pesa P2P Surge
Accelerated remote transfers
Citizens rapidly turned to mobile money to safely send funds to trapped relatives and business partners, cementing its utility beyond convenience.