The government has allocated Sh10 billion to connect sub-counties with the national optic fibre backbone infrastructure (NOFBI) to enhance service delivery. Principal Secretary State Department for ICT Jerome Ochieng said the programme will be completed within three to five years. While launching the connectivity in Kisumu on Saturday, Ochieng said targeted areas include government institutions, hospitals, schools and police stations among others. Ochieng commended President Uhuru Kenyatta for his endorsement as the United Nation’s young people Agenda global champion. “Clearly, that is an indication that the world has seen what President Kenyatta has done for the youth.

Source: The Star October 06, 2018 12:56 UTC