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Internet usage per county

Percentage of the population that can access internet

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by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics12 August 2025 - 20:52
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In Summary


    Internet access in Kenya remains uneven, with stark contrasts across counties.
    According to the Communication Authority of Kenya and KNBS: Key indicators on uptake of ICTs based on 2023/2024 Kenya Housing Survey, Nairobi leads with 64.7% of residents online, followed by Kiambu (54%), Nyeri (50.1%), Mombasa (46.9%), and Uasin Gishu (35%).
    In contrast, remote counties like Garissa (16.5%), Marsabit (16.3%), Tana River (15.5%), Turkana (12.7%), and West Pokot (9.1%) lag significantly.
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