The government has confirmed receiving World Bank funding for the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), which includes the establishment of 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country.
This initiative is expected to reduce internet costs by up to 60 per cent, enhancing accessibility for innovators, young people, and entrepreneurs.
According to a notice from the ICT Authority, the government said it had received the funds for the project that aims to expand high-speed internet access, enhance the quality of education and selected government services, and develop skills for the regional digital economy. "The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Provision of Internet Capacity (LOT 1: Supply and Delivery of Primary Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network and LOT 2: Supply and Delivery of Secondary Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network)," said Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of ICTA.
CSs Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui and William Kabogo during the swearing-in ceremony at State House on Friday, January 1, 2025.
