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The price of staying connected: How digital growth is changing Kenya's media landscape

By Ryan Kerubo | 2h ago

Connectivity is the largest part of the entertainment and media market, covering mobile and fixed services that allow people to access the internet. [iStockphoto]

Watching the news on television, streaming a film on a laptop, catching short videos on a phone during the commute, following a live football match online, and later playing a mobile game are all part of how people consume media today.

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