Amazon, through its Amazon LEO initiative, met with Kenya’s State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy on February 23, 2026, to discuss satellite broadband deployment in the country, Tech Africa reported.
The Amazon delegation was led by Farouk Shamas Jiwa, Senior Manager for International Public Policy, Global Affairs & Legal at Amazon, while John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary for the State Department, represented the government.
According to official statements, the discussions focused on how low Earth orbit satellite technology can support broadband delivery to unserved and underserved communities.
The engagement aligns with Kenya’s Digital Transformation Agenda, which aims to expand digital infrastructure and increase internet penetration nationwide.
Tanui stated that satellite broadband partnerships could support digital government services, remote learning, and healthcare delivery across the country.
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Amazon LEO, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is the company’s satellite internet constellation designed to provide global broadband coverage.
According to company information, the project plans to deploy 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit. As of February 2026, Amazon had launched 212 satellites.
The Federal Communications Commission authorized the constellation in 2020, with a requirement that half of the satellites be launched by July 30, 2026.
In January 2026, Amazon secured a landing permit in Nigeria, enabling satellite service deployment for seven years from February 28, 2026 to February 26, 2033, according to documentation from the Nigerian Communications Commission.
The company has announced plans to begin commercial service in 2026, subject to sufficient satellite deployment.
Amazon LEO has also previously announced partnerships with Vanu in South Africa to support rural connectivity and with Vodafone to expand connectivity across Africa and Europe, according to company information.
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