Ahadi Wireless (Konnect), has partnered with Livelihood Impact Fund to offer households with low-cost data connectivity.
This will come as timely boost, with the residents of Kibera set to benefit in the first phase.
With the rising cost of living and high data prices, Kenyans in informal settlements have struggles to afford bundles.
High cost of internet in Kenya has in earlier studies been blamed on a near-monopoly in the telecoms business by major players, who controls more than half of the market.
The other reason is lack of a national fibre optic backbone on which new players without financial muscles can piggyback.
The Director of Konnect Johnstone Namusasi, says that in an era where the digital world is expanding at an unprecedented rate, access to the internet has transitioned from a luxury to a basic necessity.
"The cost of the Internet in Kenya is costly and expensive, and most people living in lowland areas cannot afford to have internet in their homes. We want these people to have experience in having quality internet at affordable rates which will help them have access to information on what is happening around the world," said Namusasi.
This initiative aims to dismantle the barriers of high internet costs and bring the digital world closer to communities that have been left behind in the digital revolution.
For individuals like Alfred Ochieng, a young entrepreneur who sells mitumba (second-hand clothes) online, this initiative is a game-changer.
Alfred expressed his optimism, saying that the affordable internet packages will significantly boost his business and encouraged the youth in Kibera to leverage this opportunity to enhance their income.
Lindah Aduda, one of the beneficiaries, praised the initiative for its user-friendly approach, contrasting it favorably with the standard internet bundles.
This sentiment is echoed across the community, highlighting the project's immediate impact.
Daniel Muthama, Project Manager at Livelihood Impact Fund, highlighted their support for Ahadi Wireless Internet, underscoring their commitment to improving the lives of Kibera's residents.
"Internet has many benefits, like creating employment," Muthama noted, underscoring the transformative potential of the initiative.
