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• The World Bank is set to finance a new digital harmonization project across EAC member states.
• Currently, internet prices in the region range from $4.64 in Kenya to $21.06 in South Sudan.
• Integrated connectivity is poised to improve regional trade and boost integration efforts.

EAC internet prices vary greatly among East African countries even though the region boasts of being a single, integrated entity, the East African Community (EAC). The  region is, however, taking action to integrate its connectivity, in particular, lowering by seeking to cut present high internet connection fees and improving cyber security as well.

This ambitious goal is set to be achieved through a new World Bank-backed platform, Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP). Funded by the World Bank, the EARDIP is an undertaking under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

To achieve these two basic goals— lower internet and telecommunication fees and improved security— the …

• Safaricom has rolled out a campaign to offer technological solutions for enterprise and the public sector
• The company said it is seeking to leverage its connectivity and experience to venture into the technology space by expanding its tech solutions in the areas of digital business
• Safaricom is banking on its recent efforts to enable it to play a bigger role in digitising and transforming businesses in various sectors, including education, health and manufacturing

Safaricom has rolled out a campaign to position tech solutions for enterprise and public sector customers.

The Kenya-based telco said it is seeking to leverage its connectivity and experience to venture into the technology space by expanding its tech solutions.

The expansion is in the areas of digital business through cloud computing, cyber security and the internet of things (IoT) underpinned by IT consulting services.

Besides reinforcing its new business strategy to become a technology company, the …