By JAMES KARIUKIKenya’s efforts to expand Web-based trade and learning to remote areas has received a major boost after a venture backed by Microsoft and USAid received cash for the construction of solar-powered Internet masts in rural areas. The money will be used to install solar-powered “nomadic” wireless Internet stations in remote areas. The Mawingu model uses the TV White Space (TVWS) technology for off-grid Internet access. TV White Space spectrum became available after Kenya ditched analogue TV transmission in favour of digital transmission technology last year, freeing UHF frequencies for reallocation. Ms Littlefield termed the project revolutionary as rural communities without electricity will have access to the Internet for online-learning, commerce and entertainment.

Source: Daily Nation September 29, 2016 06:22 UTC