Kenya Has Prioritised Digital Super Highway, Says President Ruto

By Samuel Ouma

The Kenyan government has prioritised the Digital Super Highway as a critical driver for the country's transformation, creation of jobs and growth.

President William Ruto has invited partners and investors to further expand high-speed internet access nationwide.

This will ensure remote parts of the country reaps the economic benefits of the digital space cost-effectively.

"In addition to fibre connectivity, new emerging connectivity solutions such as satellite will be considered," said President Ruto.

The Kenyan leader spoke when he held discussions with Karibu_Connect, a Global partner of Elonmusk's SpaceX, at the Eldoret State Lodge, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya’s Rift Valley, on Tuesday.

Present were Jimmy Grewal, CEO of Elcome International and Kavit Handa, Chairman of Africa Capital.

Kenya has opened the ICT space for more investment by removing the 30 per cent local shareholding restriction, which will see more technology companies invest in Kenya.