Story Overview
Public-facing summary of this government priority project.Kenya's Digital Superhighway Project, launched in November 2023, aims to achieve universal broadband by 2028 through deploying 100,000 km of fiber optic cable nationwide. Partnering with Kenya Power, it targets connecting 40,000 schools, 20,000 government offices, and 13,000 health facilities, plus 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and 1,450 digital hubs. This KSh 10 billion initiative boosts affordable internet in remote areas, fostering education, healthcare, and economic growth
Why It Matters
How this intervention contributes to public value.The project aims to enhance affordable ICT connectivity across the Country
Implementation Progress
Current implementation status and expected completion.Key Benefits
Expected or realized public benefits.Extends affordable high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas, connecting over 80% of the population currently offline.
Links 40,000 schools and creates 1,450 digital hubs, enabling e-learning, teacher training, and digital literacy for millions of students.
Supports e-commerce, digital services, startups, and attracts BPO/investment, with potential to add up to 1.5–2% to annual GDP growth through improved productivity and innovation.
