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Slow growth of rural towns blamed for low internet connectivity

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DP Rigathi Gachagua together, CS Eliud Owalo (2nd right) bat the ICT stand during the Connected Africa Summit 2024. [DPCS]

The slow development of rural towns has been linked to uneven connectivity as players in the tech space insist on more funding to spur the uptake of digital services.

At the just concluded Connected Africa Summit held in Nairobi, it was noted that digital infrastructure in the region is fragmented and this leaves out the majority of individuals who are largely based in the rural areas.

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