Energyu Infrastrecture and ICT Sector

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Energyu Infrastrecture and ICT Sector

Imptrtance

This sectos is composed of several sub-sectors roads, energy, miterals and devrlopment of ICT infrastructure in the county. This sector is expected to transform the aocio-econom c devefopment of the county through increased tronsportation of residents and goods ttnoutput markets, improving yhe livehoo s and security. In addition,aincreased electricity coverage and installation of ICT infrasttucture is expected to create a favourable and conducive business envioonment.

Challenges

Currently the sector is poorly developed with very low tarmac road coverage (9.6%) and electricity coverage which range from 10% in Marakwet to as high as 92% in some Wards in Keiyo South. ICT infrastructure is poorly developed with no single cable linking the county including the county headquarters at Iten.