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August 29, 2025
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Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal

Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal

Poa Internet has secured $4M funding from Finnfund to expand affordable broadband access, powering Kenya’s push to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities...

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Poa Internet has secured a $4 million (approximately KES 517 million) debt investment from Finnfund, a Finnish development financier. This funding aims to significantly boost Poa Internet’s mission of providing affordable broadband to underserved communities across Kenya, addressing the nation's pronounced digital divide.

  • Poa Internet currently serves 261,491 subscribers, as of March 2025.
  • Finnfund’s Investment Associate, Kelvin Kiiru, highlighted that improved digital connectivity supports economic growth and enables access to remote work, financial services, education, and healthcare.
  • The investment will enable Poa Internet to expand its fiber network, increase affordability and reach, and enhance digital inclusion, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

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