The government has announced plans to fast-track the rollout of high-speed broadband as part of a renewed push to accelerate Kenya’s digital economy and close connectivity gaps in underserved areas.

In a statement posted on his X account on Friday, January 30, 2026, ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui said the move is anchored on the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, which he described as a transformative initiative.

“The Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) will transform Kenya by expanding high-speed broadband to underserved areas, digitising government services, strengthening digital skills, enabling last-mile connectivity, and improving data governance,” he stated.

He noted that fast-tracking the project’s implementation is critical to unlocking jobs, accelerating inclusive economic growth and positioning Kenya as a competitive regional digital hub at a time when digital infrastructure is increasingly central to economic resilience and innovation.

“Fast-tracking its implementation is critical to unlocking jobs, accelerating inclusive economic growth, and positioning Kenya as a competitive regional digital hub,” Tanui added.

Meeting with World Bank delegation

PS Tanui revealed that he joined ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo in a high-level meeting with a World Bank delegation to review progress and align on priorities for accelerating KDEAP.

“Today, I joined Cabinet Secretary H.E Hon. William Kabogo, EGH in a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Qimiao Fan, World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, to review progress and align on priorities for accelerating KDEAP,” he said.

The meeting was also attended by Michel Rogy (Digital Development Practice Manager for Africa and the Middle East), Aneliya Muller (Senior Digital Specialist), Dr Tim Kelly (Lead Digital Development Specialist), Zilpher Owiti (Ag. ICTA CEO), and other key officials.