Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya

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Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As part of her official visit to Kenya, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen launched the EU's Digital Economy Package for Kenya.

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