Telecommunications company; Telkom Kenya has announced the launch of free Wi-Fi hotspots at selected points in the Nairobi CBD.
The project which is called ‘Link Kenya Project’, is by Telkom Kenya, in association with the Nairobi County Government and Meelin Media Limited.
There are already three internet hotspots which have been identified within the central business district, at Aga Khan Walk, Memorial Park and Ambassador.
Each of the hotspots has a double-sided 55-inch LCD screens that will run paid advertisements to support the initiative and also help with maintenance.
Link Kenya Project’s goal, is to ensure that everyone has secure access to the resources which are available on the internet for free and without the stress of using their mobile data.
The Link Kenya Project, also intends to put an end to the huge gap in connectivity.
This is according to the Managing Director of Telkom Kenya; Kris Senanu.
Kris Senanu, added that despite the fact that access to the internet has improved greatly due to the arrival of smartphones thanks to the smartphones, it is all still made very difficult with the “prohibitive costs”.
The CEO of Telkom, added that “We are continually working to connect people who keep Kenya on the move. This is at the core of our vision as a company. It is the reason we have the most unbeatable offers on data in Kenya today, and the Link Kenya Project enables us to facilitate internet access to even more people in Nairobi,”.
This was further emphasized by Meelin’s Managing Director; Davis Nyamari, who said that with this initiative they are looking to connect people easily, freely and to give the people in the city a more urban experience.
The Link Kenya Project is modeled after a similar initiative that was implemented in New York City in 2015, dubbed LinkNYC, which has 9.5 feet tall kiosks fitted with 55-inch HD displays and fast, secure public wi-fi in the city.
