We’re building Kenya’s “digital superhighway” expanding high-speed internet to more schools, hospitals, government offices, and communities.
Subcomponents:

1.1 Extending the Reach of the Backbone Network (Middle Mile)

• Expanding and upgrading the national broadband backbone to ward level.
• Adding redundancy and resilience to key fiber routes.
• Exploring partnerships with private sector operators.

1.2 Increasing Last-Mile Connectivity for Education

• Connecting universities, TVETs, and schools within 5km of fiber nodes.
• Piloting innovative funding models for rural connections.
• Providing bulk internet and campus Wi-Fi for learning institutions.

1.3 Enhancing Government Connectivity

• Extending last-mile broadband to rural ministries, counties, and agencies.
• Providing public Wi-Fi hotspots in markets, schools, Huduma centers, and post offices.

1.4 Strengthening the Digital Enabling Environment

• Improving broadband policies, regulations, and Universal Service Fund efficiency.
• Supporting sustainable, greener digital infrastructure.

1.5 Enhancing Regional Digital Infrastructure

• Increasing cross-border fiber links from 8 to 14.
• Building regional cybersecurity capacity and a Government Security Operations Centre.
• Promoting climate-resilient ICT infrastructure.