Free Wi-Fi will Boost E-Commerce, Spur Jobs Creation – President Ruto

The government pledged to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country.

This will facilitate e-commerce for small, medium-sized businesses, stated President William Ruto.

The President said the free wireless network will also give young Kenyans the opportunity to explore online job opportunities.

“There are millions of online opportunities our youth can exploit.”

He spoke at the Madaraka Day SMEs, Cooperatives, Trade, and Revenue Expo on Friday at the Embu University Grounds.

Additionally, President Ruto launched free Wi-Fi at Embu University.

Among other leaders present were Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, Cabinet Secretaries Simon Chelugui, Moses Kuria, Eliud Owalo, and Zacharia Njeru, as well as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.