Four East African countries are planning to install their own satellite communication infrastructure for government services.

According to a report in IT Web Africa, the Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative will see Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda invest in satellite infrastructure that meets local internet requirements rather than relying on international connectivity routes. The initiative also seeks to secure the region’s digital sovereignty and to reduce costs by keeping data traffic local.

The goal of the initiative is to provide low-cost broadband and secure internet access for government services in the region.

William Gitau, Kenya’s Minister of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, says the four countries will fund a feasibility study to determine the technical, financial and legal requirements of the project.

5 May 2026
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