Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has signed a deal with Liquid that will see the company install public internet cyber cafes in every town within the county.
Kabogo signed the deal with Liquid Telcom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ben Roberts on Tuesday.
According to Kabogo, the deal will see locals get internet services free of charge. He said that internet hot spots will be established in key towns in the county.
Kabogo added that public cyber cafes will be built in every town.
The governor further stated that internet canteens will be established at all sub county offices.
According to Kabogo, the move aims at ensure that locals have access to government information.
“We have seen the need to empower people with information through technology and that is why we are keen to having internet connectivity across the county,” he said.
Kabogo observed that his government is also keen to digitise all services.
He said that through digitisation process, service delivery will be effective and efficient.
The Kiambu governor said that the internet connectivity program will be extended to all schools.
He said his government will work with the national government to ensure that locals get services through the new technology.
The internet connectivity according to sources will cost the county millions of shillings.
Already a section of politicians in Kiambu have raised reservations against the project which they say is a misplaced priority.