Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo addressed senators regarding telecommunications progress in remote regions during a parliamentary hearing. Senator Allan Chesang directed the Information, Communication, and Technology committee session after Senator James Lomenen raised concerns about Turkana County connectivity. Principal Secretaries Stephen Isaboke and John Tanui accompanied Kabogo alongside Communications Authority Director General David Mugonyi. The delegation presented data showing mobile network penetration reaches 96.6 percent for second-generation services and 96.3 percent for advanced technologies. Voice communication systems have expanded through Universal Service Fund investments across 41 constituencies in four counties.
The ministry operates a 5 billion shilling infrastructure program targeting marginalized areas through fiber optic installations. Workers have completed 87.72 percent of the planned 2,500-kilometer cable network spanning 19 counties identified in accessibility research. Officials approved 2,193 kilometers for immediate deployment under the Government Digital Transformation Agenda framework. The project enhances internet access for both public institutions and citizens in previously underserved locations. Ministry representatives pledged continued efforts to eliminate communication barriers across all Kenyan communities.
The ministry operates a 5 billion shilling infrastructure program targeting marginalized areas through fiber optic installations. Workers have completed 87.72 percent of the planned 2,500-kilometer cable network spanning 19 counties identified in accessibility research. Officials approved 2,193 kilometers for immediate deployment under the Government Digital Transformation Agenda framework. The project enhances internet access for both public institutions and citizens in previously underserved locations. Ministry representatives pledged continued efforts to eliminate communication barriers across all Kenyan communities.
