Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Equitable Internet Access in Rural Kenya for Sustainable Development

Sylvester Ngome Chisika, Chunho Yeom · 2025 · Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange

Summary. Kenya has achieved 85% internet penetration through cellular networks and government initiatives, but rural areas remain underserved due to infrastructure gaps, high costs, and low digital literacy. The paper evaluates connectivity models including community networks, wireless ISPs, and satellite internet, identifying affordability and regulatory barriers as persistent challenges. It proposes integrated strategies combining infrastructure investment, affordable services, and digital literacy programs through government, private sector, and community collaboration to achieve equitable rural access.

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  author  = {Sylvester Ngome Chisika and Chunho Yeom},
  journal = {Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.47116/apjcri.2025.02.14},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.47116/apjcri.2025.02.14}
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DOI

10.47116/apjcri.2025.02.14

Countries

Kenya

Regions

Africa

Categories

broadband-and-digital, policy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28