World Bank Releases ICT, High-Speed Internet Funds To Kenya
The government has confirmed getting World Bank money for the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), which would include the installation of 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots around the country.
This project is expected to lower internet costs by up to 60%, increasing access for innovators, young people, and enterprises.
According to a notice from the ICT Authority, the government has received funds for the initiative to expand high-speed internet access.
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It will also improve the quality of education and some government services, as well as train people 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.
In April 2023, the World Bank approved $390 million (about Ksh50.47 billion at the current exchange rate) in financing for the first phase of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
The project is divided into two phases. The first, which runs from 2023 to 2028, focuses on infrastructure expansion and service improvement.
The second goal, from 2026 to 2030, is to provide a data-driven and secure environment for digital service delivery and innovation.
Furthermore, the project aims to raise approximately $100 million (roughly Ksh12.94 billion at the current exchange rate) in private money by involving the private sector in broadband infrastructure development.
KDEAP focuses on enhancing last-mile connectivity by expanding broadband network coverage to over 70% of rural and underserved communities.
1/8 A delegation from the World Bank this morning held talks with Information Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Hon William Kabogo Gitau aimed at accessing the implementation status of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration project (KDEAP). pic.twitter.com/TNCiwSXxcO
— Ministry of Info, Comms & The Digital Economy KE (@MoICTKenya) February 21, 2025
This effort is consistent with President Ruto’s ambitious digital vision, which seeks to transform Kenya into a regional ICT hub by expanding fiber optic coverage to 100,000 kilometers and digitizing 80% of governmental services.
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The initiative is anticipated to improve the interconnection and resilience of the One Government Network.
OGN is a countrywide fibre optic infrastructure that provides dependable, high-capacity connectivity to government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) throughout the country.
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By integrating various entities, the OGN enables more effective communication, data sharing, and service delivery in the public sector.
The infrastructure is intended to handle large amounts of data traffic, with a backbone capable of 400 Gbps and sub-backbone links capable of 100 Gbps each.
World Bank Releases ICT, High-Speed Internet Funds To Kenya
