Kenya’s ICT Authority has launched a US$2.4 billion initiative to tackle digital inequality, modernize business processes, and enhance the nation’s digital infrastructure. This follows the announcement of another regional effort—the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP).
The ICT Authority’s 2024-2027 Strategy Plan outlines nationwide projects, including digital literacy programs, expanded broadband infrastructure, and e-government services, aiming to close connectivity gaps and create a more equitable digital future.
Kenya’s Minister for ICT, Dr. Margaret Ndung’u, emphasized the government’s commitment to expanding the country’s fiber network, adding 100,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable, 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots, and 1,450 Digital Village Smart Hubs.
Meanwhile, EARDIP, spearheaded by the East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), seeks to create a unified digital network across the region. It aims to harmonize digital policies, enhance cross-border trade, and develop a regional cybersecurity framework to bolster cooperation and secure digital infrastructure.
