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WASHINGTON The World Bank approved today a $300 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) that will support the Government of Mozambique’s efforts to increase access to energy and broadband services, as well as strengthen
With a flourishing ICT sector that has grown by an average of 10.8% every year since 2016 and as a home to some of Africa’s most innovative start-ups, Kenya’s nickname of “Silicon Savanah” couldn’t be more fitting. Couple this thriving technology hub with our impressive overall Internet penetration (approximately 85.2% of the population use the Internet) and COVID-19’s acceleration of digital adoption, and you have a country that is gearing up for the digital economy.
But, can Kenya benefit even more from digital growth? In short, yes. While we have made great strides towards digital transformation, more needs to be done to improve and enhance connectivity – the very foundation that the digital economy is built on. Casey Torgusson, the World Bank’s Senior Digital Specialist and contributor to the ‘Kenya Economic Update: Securing Future Growth’ report, explained it best – “Building strong digital foundations will be critical to the country’s long-term su