NAIROBI, Kenya — Wananchi Group Kenya Ltd., the operator of Zuku, recorded a net loss of KSh806 million in the first six months of 2026, adding pressure to the financial performance of its parent company.
The Kenyan telecommunications and internet provider generated KSh3.55 billion in revenue during the period, according to financial results released by its parent group.
Wananchi’s loss was among the factors that contributed to a KSh5.8 billion year-on-year decline in the parent company’s net profit.
Despite the challenges in Kenya, the wider group recorded strong revenue growth during the period. Group revenue increased by 26.5 per cent to approximately KSh126.6 billion, up from KSh100.1 billion during the first half of 2025.
Wananchi Group operates Zuku, which provides fibre internet, broadband and pay-TV services in Kenya and several other African markets.
The latest results highlight the financial pressures facing the company’s Kenyan operations despite continued demand for internet and connectivity services.
The parent company’s overall revenue growth, however, indicates that other parts of the business helped offset some of the losses recorded by Wananchi during the six-month period.
