Kenya's Digital Frontier: Last Mile Connectivity Push
Published: Dec 03, 2025
By: Andrew Teyie
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The Last Mile County Connectivity Project (LMCCP) in Kenya, launched in 2011 with Belgian funding, connects county government offices to the National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) for reliable internet, voice, and data services. It supports devolution by enabling e-government, IFMIS, video conferencing, and citizen access to services. Phases 1-3 linked 47 counties; ongoing Phases 4-5 (since 2022) extend to sub-counties, bridging the digital divide nationwide.
Why It Matters
The project aims to improve access to ICT services through broadband connectivity
Benefits
Enhanced Devolution & Governance:
Provides county governments with reliable high-speed internet, enabling efficient use of e-government systems like IFMIS, revenue collection, and service delivery at the grassroots level.
Improved Public Service Delivery:
Facilitates digital access to critical services (health records, land registries, education platforms, and citizen portals), reducing travel costs and wait times for residents in remote areas.
Economic Empowerment & Job Creation:
Boosts digital inclusion, supports local entrepreneurs, SMEs, and youth through access to online markets, e-learning, and remote work opportunities, helping bridge the urban-rural digital divide.
