The Future of Small ISPs in Kenya: Challenges, Changes & Opportunities.

New Laws Are Coming: What You Need to Know.......

The Proposed Internet Metering Bill

A new bill seeks to replace flat-rate internet billing with a metered system, where:

• Every user gets an "Internet Meter Number"

• Data usage is monitored in real-time

• ISPs face hefty fines (up to Ksh 300,000) for non-compliance

For small ISPs, this could mean increased costs, technical upgrades, and reduced flexibility.

Veenet Africa stands with transparency, but we urge fair implementation that does not crush innovation at the grassroots.

Sky Competition: Starlink's Disruption

Starlink, the satellite ISP, now boasts 16,000+ subscribers in Kenya. It’s affordable, nationwide, and it’s shaking up the market.

In response, the CA plans to raise satellite ISP license fees by 10x  a move that may protect local ISPs but risks reducing rural internet options.

At Veenet Africa, we:

• Support fair competition.
• Offer stable terrestrial connectivity.
• Provide human customer support, not bots.

Infrastructure Wins: A Game Changer for Local ISPs

Good news: Kenya Power is teaming up with the government to install fiber using power lines meaning faster and cheaper internet access across the country.

Plus, partnerships like WIOCC are helping small ISPs with:

• Peering (direct interconnection)

• Lower latency

• Higher speeds

Veenet Africa is already leveraging these benefits to offer unmatched connectivity to businesses and resellers. 

Visual Break: ISP Landscape Summary (2025)

What This Means for You

If you're:

• Running a hotspot business

• Managing a remote office

• Aiming to become a local ISP

Then you need a partner that understands these regulatory shifts and still helps you grow.

Veenet Africa offers:

• Reseller Packages (DIA from Ksh 120/MB)

• One-month Proof of Concept (PoC) plans

• 24/7 Tech Support

• Access to peering and optimization tools

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Final Thoughts: Adapt & Thrive with Veenet

Kenya’s digital economy is growing fast  and small ISPs are essential to that growth. While policy changes and market shakeups are inevitable, we believe innovation and collaboration will win.

Let’s build the future of Kenyan internet together.

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