Four East African countries have sent their Ministers to meet and discuss a feasibility study to develop a regional satellite system for information, communication and technology. The four nations are Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.

“This is not merely a technical project. It is a strategic regional asset aligned with our collective agenda for digital transformation, economic growth, and inclusive development,” said Beatrice Askul, East African Community (Eac), the ASALs and Regional Development during the Northern Corridor Infrastructure Project Ministerial Meeting.

The project is outlined to reduce reliance on foreign satellite internet communication providers such as Starlink and increase regional internet access for their citizens.

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