Community-centred connectivity initiatives (CCCIs) envision a digitally inclusive Kenya, where every community, regardless of location, income level or demographic profile, has equitable access to meaningful, affordable and empowering digital connectivity. Rooted in the principle that communities themselves are best placed to define their development paths, CCCIs strive to transform digital access from a commodity into a shared community asset.
The mission of this plan is to strengthen the ecosystem of grassroots connectivity initiatives by enabling supportive policy environments, sustainable infrastructure, local innovation and inclusive capacity building. CCCIs are not merely about access to technology; they are about allowing the communities to co-create digital futures that are culturally relevant, socially just, economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
This strategy marks a decisive shift in Kenya’s approach to digital inclusion: from top-down connectivity to bottom-up empowerment. It lays out a bold, coordinated vision that puts communities at the centre of their digital transformation.
Strategic vision and guiding principles
Strategic priorities and expected outcomes
To operationalise this vision, the strategy is anchored around six interlinked strategic priorities:
- Inclusive infrastructure and affordable access – Expand community-owned and community-managed connectivity infrastructure using affordable, reliable and energy-efficient technologies.
- Local innovation, services and digital content – Support the development and adoption of locally relevant digital services and content in local languages.
- Capacity building and human capital development – Build technical,
business and governance skills for community-centred connectivity operators and managers. - Enabling policy and regulation – Advance policy and regulatory reforms that improve spectrum access, reduce barriers for CCCIs and strengthen compliance with licensing and operational requirements.
- Governance, inclusion and social equity – Embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in CCCI governance and operations.
- Sustainable financing and strategic partnerships – Establish diversified financing mechanisms and partnerships to ensure long-term CCCI viability.
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