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Safaricom responds after users report nationwide network connectivity issues

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Safaricom has responded to customer complaints after users across Kenya reported widespread network connectivity problems, with some claiming the disruptions affected both Safaricom and Airtel services from around 11:00 am on Friday, August 21, 2026. The complaints gained traction on X after user @DominicMatata9 suggested the issue could point to a nationwide infrastructure problem affecting […]

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