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The Ministry of Technology and Communication received KSh 16.3 billion for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, part of which funded major digital infrastructure projects. These included laying 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cables, installing free Wi-Fi in 25,000 centres, and setting up 1,450 digital hubs nationwide. Majibu Kitsao explores the state of Kenya’s digital economy just days before the 2025/2026 budget is unveiled on June 12.
KENYA BOOSTS DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AHEAD OF 2025/26 BUDGET
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