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Kenyans talking less as number of text messages register 11pc growth

A man scrolls on his cellphone. It is estimated each Kenyan sends at least three text messages a day. [PHOTO:FILE/STANDARD]

Nairobi; Kenya: Kenyans are embracing text messaging as the preferred and possibly cheaper means to pass information, at the expense of making phone calls.

Latest findings from the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) reveal a major shift towards short messaging, with each Kenyan sending at least three messages a day. The report shows a 10.8 per cent growth in SMS use and a 4 per cent drop in voice communication.

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