Introduction []
Write about the country- population size, location, climate, politcal climate, possibly one or two big economic aspects and problems that are hampering progress.
Important for isradev is also to look at whether theyre allergic to Jews, woman showing skin, and free speech.
Kenya, is a sovereign state in East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya lies on the equator with the Indian Ocean to the south-east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east. Kenya covers 581,309 km2 (224,445 sq mi) and has a population of about 44 million in July 2012.
The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer and the country traditionally exports tea and coffee, and more recently fresh flowers to Europe. Theservice industry is a major economic driver. Kenya is a member of the East African Community.
Cellphone Networks - prepaid[]
Write a list of cellphone networks and links to their prepaid pricing plans
The country has 29.2 million subscribers in total, or a 74% penetration rate. (March 2012)
The regulator is Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK)
| Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers
(in millions) |
Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safaricom | GSM-900/1800
2100 MHz UMTS (HSDPA) WiMAX |
19.1 (mar 2012) | Vodafone (40%), Public Float (60%) |
| 2 | Airtel | GSM-900
UMTS (HSDPA) |
4.5 (mar 2012) | Bharti Airtel (80%) |
| 3 | Orange | GSM-900/1800
2100 MHz UMTS |
3.0 (mar 2012) | Telkom Kenya (Orange S.A.) |
| 4 | Yu (Essar Telecom Kenya) | GSM-900/1800 | 2.6 (mar 2012) | Essar Group 80% |
Cellphone Networks- technological capabilities[]
Coverage? with link to maps
What speeds are available in what places
Mobile phone penetration statistics []
Place penetration stats here. No links- no trust. If you've done an observation study, awesome.... Just remember to say location, date, time with the stats.
We want to know what platform gives us the best chance of a hit product.
According to the quarterly statistics report for the first quarter of the 2012/13 Financial Year (July – September 2012), released by Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), the market had 30.4 million mobile subscribers as at 30th September 2012, up from 29.7 million in the three months preceding July 2012. Kenya now boasts a mobile penetration of 77.2%.
http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/kenya-mobile-penetration-passes-77/5133/#.UmZVZHBmjTo