- Kenya Power has commenced the installation of Smart Poles in different areas in Nairobi.
- This aligns with the company’s vision of fully automating the grid and reinforces its commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.
Kenya Power has embarked on an innovative pilot project to revolutionise internet connectivity. As part of its revenue diversification strategy, the company has commenced the installation of special utility poles, known as Smart Poles, which will facilitate high-speed internet access. The Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror highlighted the significance of this initiative, stating that the Smart Poles will provide an alternative solution for deploying last-mile data networks through wireless technologies.
The project will not only address the challenges faced by telecom service providers in terms of data coverage and capacity but also alleviate the issue of signal dropouts. The move to introduce Smart Poles comes at a time when there is an increasing demand for internet connectivity, placing significant pressure on telecommunications service providers to expand their last-mile data networks.
Kenya Power’s Managing Director highlighted the company’s proactive approach to driving the nation’s digital economy agenda. In addition to the intelligent poles pilot project, discussions are underway with the Ministry of ICT to develop a framework enabling Kenya Power to play a pivotal role in realising the government’s digital economy goals. Given its extensive network and fibre capacity, the utility company intends to provide cost-effective infrastructure for internet connectivity, primarily targeting public institutions such as schools and hospitals. This aligns with the company’s vision of fully automating the grid and reinforces its commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.