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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is seeking Sh111 billion for the roll-out of broadband infrastructure in the country.
According to the telecommunications industry regulator’s National Broadband Policy (NBS), the funds would facilitate the universal roll-out of high-speed fixed broadband which it says should now be treated as a critical resource. “The proposed budget for the NBS is estimated at Sh111 billion (1.5 per cent of the GDP for the financial year 2017/18) spread over five years,” said CA in the document released last week.
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