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President Ruto banks on digital revolution to create one million jobs

President William Ruto during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, 2022. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

Kenyans could be staring at a digital revolution across the country, starting from how they access government services, browse the internet, earn from the digital space, employment and access to education.

Speaking during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nairobi themed "Connect, Innovate and Inspire," President William Ruto said his administration will install 100,000km of digital highway in form of fibre optic cables to enable internet access in every part of the country.

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