Kenya-Tanzania Launch Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Link

The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Hon. William Kabogo Gitau and his Tanzanian counterpart Hon. Jerry William Silaa have launched the Dar-Es-Salaam to Mombasa Terrestrial Fiber Link at the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro Border area to enhance digital connectivity across East Africa region.

Implemented through the partnership between Kenya’s ICT Authority (ICTA) and Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTLC), the initiative will enhance connectivity and boost cross-border trade, spur regional e-commerce and help in bridging the digital divide beyond borders.

In his remarks, CS Kabogo said that Kenya reaffirms its firm commitment to unlocking the full potential of a digital Africa for creation of employment in the digital space, enhancing cross border exchange of innovative ideas and infrastructural development.

CS Kabogo noted that regional collaboration is instrumental for strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks that will govern the digital space and secure networks in both countries.

On his part, Hon. Silaa remarked that the launched project will enhance system interoperability and seamless communication between the two nations.

Kenya's ICT and the Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Kipchumba Tanui  appreciated the importance of 

the initiative in connecting both countries to deliver high-speed internet and promote robust communication infrastructure.

CS Kabogo was accompanied by ICTA Board Chairperson Hon. Lily Ng'ok, ICTA Ag. CEO Zilpher Owiti, Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, Lunga Lunga MP Hon. Mangale Chiforomodo, Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde among other key officials from Kenya.

Also in attendance were Director General, TTCL Mr. Moremi Andrea Marwa and other senior officials from Tanzania.