CS Eliud Owalo launches free internet in Bondo town

ICT CS Eliud Owalo on Friday launched government-sponsored free public WiFi in Bondo township to serve local residents and traders.

Owalo said the initiative is aimed at enabling communication services, promoting E-commerce and enhancing connectivity among other benefits.

"I'm confident that the residents of Bondo will take advantage of this facility to improve their livelihoods," Owalo said.

The CS was accompanied by Bondo Deputy County Commissioiner Julius Otieno, Bondo MP Gedion Ochanda, ICTA chairman Frederick Owino and Lake Basin Development Authority chairman Dianga Waore.

Other leaders including area MCAs Tabu Osewe, Oliver Arika and Simon Angule and Bondo Market chairman Joseph Okumu were also present. 

Owalo said the WiFi launch is part of President William Ruto’s government initiative to establish and operationalise 25,000 free public WiFi countrywide.

"May I take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year 2023," he said after the launch and mingling with the residents.