State targets 100,000km fibre network connectivity

Workers from Masaba Services, a telecommunications service provider, unroll a fiber optic duct along a road in Nyeri town. This is part of the National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure project that aims to improve delivery of services through high-speed internet connectivity. [File, Standard]

ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said the government is targeting 100,000km of fibre network connectivity across the country.

Kabogo who appeared before the Senate plenary to answer questions on Wednesday said that his ministry is working to ensure high speed internet connectivity across the country, with the laying of cables underway in various regions.