Finnfund, the Finnish development financier, has announced a $4 million debt investment in Kenya’s Poa Internet to expand its network capacity and provide affordable broadband to underserved areas.

• Poa Internet addresses unequal broadband penetration in Kenya by targeting low-income and peri-urban areas.
• The funding, supported by the European Union and EFSD+ as part of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, aims for digital inclusion in Africa.
• Nokia will serve as Poa’s preferred fibre technology partner, supporting the network rollout.