[PHOTOS] CS Owalo launches free Wi-Fi in Nairobi

In Summary

• The launch was in line with President William Ruto’s promise and effort to transform Kenya into a globally competitive digital economy.

• "It is our vision to create a reliable and secure high speed digital infrastructure for the public, as the avenue envisaged for Kenya’s digital transformation," Owalo said.

by SHARON MWENDE

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09 November 2022 - 20:22

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ICT CS Eliud Owalo speaking after launching free public Wi-Fi at City Market on November 9,2022.
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Information, Communication and Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo has launched free Wi-Fi in Nairobi's City Market.

The hotspot is expected to ease business transaction in the area.

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo launches a free Wi-Fi hotspot at City Market on November 9,2022.
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The launch was in line with President William Ruto’s promise and effort to transform Kenya into a globally competitive digital economy.

"It is our vision to create a reliable and secure high speed digital infrastructure for the public, as the avenue envisaged for Kenya’s digital transformation," Owalo said.

Free public Wi-Fi hotspot launched at City Market on November 9,2022.
Image: ENOS TECHE

The free WiFi initiative is to be launched country wide with a target of putting up 25 000 hotspots.

Additionally, 100 000 fibre optics to be constructed as the country moves towards a digitized economy.

ICT CS Eliud Owalo with Nairobi Deputy Governor James Muchiri at Nairobi City Market on November 9,2022.
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Also present were Nairobi DG, James Muchiri, Senator Edwin Sifuna and MPs, John Kiarie (National Assembly ICT Committee Chair), Amos Mwago (Starehe) and other leaders.