the-star.co.ke·3 min read·medium
How mobile internet rewired sports fandom in East Africa
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The rise of mobile internet has fundamentally transformed sports consumption in East Africa, shifting the primary medium from traditional radio and cable TV to mobile devices. This change has integrated live streaming, real-time data, and sports betting into a single, fast-paced digital experience.
A generation ago, the sports fan in East Africa lived inside a different ecosystem from the one we know today. Radio commentary carried the rhythm of the match. Newspaper columns set the tone of debate the next morning.
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