School internet costs drop after procurement reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 - Kenya’s decision to open up procurement for school internet connectivity has led to a sharp decline in broadband costs, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's decision to open up procurement for school internet connectivity has drastically reduced broadband costs, demonstrating how competition-led reforms can yield substantial fiscal savings, according to a UNICEF-Giga report.
- The monthly cost of connecting public schools has dropped to about $45, a reduction of up to 60 percent from estimated legacy prices of $110 to $120 or more.
- Charles Otine, UNICEF’s Innovation Manager in Kenya, emphasized that connectivity at around $50 per month is a "game-changer."
- So far, 609 schools have been connected, with seven firms currently under long-term agreements through the end of 2025, and contracts for an additional 19 providers expected by Q2 2025.
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