Kenya's ICT Authority has launched an ambitious $2.4 billion project to reduce digital inequality, modernise business processes, and improve the country's digital landscape.

 The ICT Authority Strategy Plan 2024-2027, which was unveiled on Friday, also aims to improve organisational capability and digital culture in Kenya. 

According to the Authority, the strategy will guide the organisation's implementation of government priority policies, programmes, and projects, with a focus on the Digital Superhighway and the creative economy. 

The four-year plan also provides the framework for transformative projects including nationwide digital literacy programs, the expansion of secure broadband infrastructure, and the adoption of e-government services.

The $2.4 billion plan also focuses on addressing limit connectivity access gaps and create a more equal digital future for all Kenyans.

According to the regulator, this strategy is consistent with President William Ruto's overarching goal of building the country as a regional technology hub.

Speaking at the launch of the strategy Dr. Margaret Ndung'u, Kenya's minister for information, communications, and the digital economy, stated her ministry will lead the project’s implementation.

“With this strategic plan, we are building digital bridges that span the width of our great nation, ensuring that no community, no person is left behind in our digital evolution,” said Ndung’u.

The minister also stated that the ministry is moving on with its goal to enhance Kenya's fibre network coverage nationally (100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable), establish 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots, and develop 1,450 Digital Village Smart Hubs across the country.