- Locals in some Ukambani counties were thrilled after spotting the Starlink satellite train illuminating the night sky
- Many took to social media to share their excitement and curiosity, with some speculating wildly about what they had seen
- The satellite train was visible in areas including Machakos, Makueni, and parts of the Coast, much to the excitement of locals
There was a moment of excitement in Ukambani after the locals spotted the Starlink Satellites train illuminating their night sky.
Source: UGC
The locals took to social media to express their excitement after beholding the satellites, which had many Kenyans’ imaginations running wild as they initially did not know what they were.
In a video posted by Musyi FM, the satellite train was spotted in Machakos, Makueni, and some parts of the Coast.
Superstition kicked in for those who could not recognise the satellites at first, and it took some schooling from social media for them to understand the train.
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Kenyans react to Starlink Satellite train
Here are some of the comments:
Nyamai James said:
“This was an amazing view in the skies.”
Mutuku Gideon:
“Some people had already started repenting as they thought Jesus was coming back.”
Tabitha Wangui said:
“I was like, ‘this is beautiful’, then a wave of fear engulfed my stomach.”
Stanley Mwakilishi said:
“Elon Musk is taking the world to other levels.”
Kavinya Hamisi:
“I was excited to see them at around 7pm in Kitui.”
Ngong matatu with Starlink internet
In other news, a Kenyan matatu made a mark after becoming the first PSV with Starlink Internet.
The service by American tycoon Elon Musk recently debuted in Kenya, marking a paradigm shift in internet service provision.
The service by American tycoon Elon Musk recently debuted in Kenya, marking a paradigm shift in internet service provision.
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The feature impressed Many Kenyans, but others raised security concerns, saying it could be plucked from the roof.
Kenyan man shares experience of using Starlink
Elsewhere, a Kenyan man surprised netizens after revealing that his Starlink satellite dish still provides internet services even though he has not renewed his monthly subscription.
In a video shared on TikTok, @levi_boi254 disclosed that he has been accessing fast internet uninterruptedly since he installed Starlink.
Starlink Kenya, however, clarified that the user will be billed at the end of the month.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
