China is far advanced of Europe and America in 5G research and telecom giant Huawei is its flagbearer. In January, the UK announced that Huawei could provide 35 percent of its new 5G network but it has now backtracked under American pressure. This week the UK has announced that all Huawei equipment must be removed from its 5G network by 2027. The Communication Authority of Kenya should make certain that local telecom companies do not get sucked into this fake security scare. Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya should be allowed to buy whatever equipment they think is best for 5G in Kenya.

Source: The Star July 17, 2020 07:52 UTC