Zuku, in collaboration with the Boma Yangu initiative, has launched a high-speed internet service priced at just Ksh10 a day, or Ksh300 a month.
The service specifically targets residents of Kenya’s affordable‑housing units, a key initiative under President William Ruto’s administration. By making reliable connectivity affordable, the programme seeks to close the digital divide for low‑income households.
Speaking during the official launch on Tuesday, May 20, a Boma Yangu official said the rollout aligns directly with the government’s twin goals of accessible housing and universal digital connectivity.
“In your vision for affordable housing, we have also come up with affordable internet, where we are providing internet for about Ksh300 per month; Ksh10 a day,” the official informed President Ruto.
The official added that by securing low‑cost equipment for the pilot phase, the team was able to streamline the installation of fibre‑optic infrastructure in the housing units.
The partnership with Zuku is set to deliver seamless internet access to families living in these estates, enhancing opportunities for remote work, virtual learning and access to online services.
Thanks to fibre‑optic technology, users can expect fast and stable connections capable of handling multiple devices; an essential feature for the modern digital household.
President Ruto welcomed the development, calling affordable internet a key enabler of Kenya’s ongoing digital‑transformation agenda.
The service will roll out progressively across housing projects under the Boma Yangu programme, starting with units in Mukuru Kwa Njenga.
During a landmark ceremony yesterday, President Ruto handed over keys to 1,080 families moving into their new homes at the 56‑acre Mukuru Social Housing Project, the largest of its kind in Kenya.
He described the moment as “the most consequential day in my political career.”
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura also announced that the former Mukuru slums will now officially be called Mukuru Estate.
“13,248 units are up, and 1,080 people will receive their keys… over 970 of those have been verified. There are great Kenyans out there who are celebrating,” Mwaura said.
