Kenya: CA, ICTA sign agreement for fibre connectivity in 19 counties
April 19th 2023
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) have announced the signing of an agreement on the deployment of last mile fibre-optic connectivity across 19 unserved and underserved counties. Under the agreement, the CA will support the fibre deployment in the identified counties at a cost of KES5 billion (USD36.8 million) through the Universal Service Fund (USF). The project supports the Government Digital Transformation Agenda (GoDTA) for the rollout of 100,000km of fibre to enhance access to broadband across the country.
The counties targeted include Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Kitui, Laikipia, Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Makueni, Kajiado and Narok. The project will be implemented within a maximum period of three years.
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