Paratus Kenya has partnered with Starlink to roll out satellite internet services in remote and underserved counties in Kenya, including Murang'a County. According to Tuko, the initiative aims to improve connectivity for communities that previously lacked reliable internet access, with the enhanced connectivity expected to support telemedicine services and improve ambulance response operations in the region. The partnership reflects broader efforts to expand digital infrastructure across rural Kenya.

Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in Uganda to launch Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellite service after the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink signed a memorandum of understanding and operational licence agreement on May 15, 2026. The launch targets enterprise customers with high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity and positions Starlink’s LEO service in the country through Paratus Uganda’s rollout.

Pan-African network operator Paratus Group is expanding its East African footprint through a new cross-border fibre network and newly introduced satellite internet capabilities, according to Uganda Standard. The company plans to present its regional expansion at the ITW Africa conference in Nairobi this month. Central to the operation is the 2,000-kilometre Goma-to-Mombasa terrestrial fibre link, which is expected to provide Ugandan businesses with a new cross-border connectivity option alongside Starlink satellite services.

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, is scheduled to commence commercial operations in Côte d’Ivoire in July 2026, according to CIO Africa.

Paratus Group has announced the expansion of its connectivity infrastructure across East Africa, including a new fibre route linking Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Mombasa in Kenya. According to CIO Africa, the company showcased the project at the ITW Africa 2026 conference in Nairobi, positioning the route as part of efforts to strengthen regional digital connectivity.

Amazon's Project Kuiper has achieved a significant milestone by deploying enough satellites to initiate commercial broadband service, transitioning from the construction phase to operating a live communications network. The project now has 396 low Earth orbit satellites in orbit, exceeding the minimum required for service activation, and is preparing for expansion into Africa.