The National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI) project is a pivotal initiative by the Kenyan government to enhance digital connectivity across the country. Launched to bridge the digital divide, NOFBI plays a crucial role in supporting Kenya's socio-economic development. Its national all-optical backbone network supports single-fiber 96 Tbit/s (highest in the industry), 6000 km ultra-long-haul transmission without regeneration, and a. By June 2013, 4,300 Km of the National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) Network had been laid in 27 Counties. 44 out of 46 OSP and LAN survey in the Counties have been completed. Kenya has expanded its national fibre optic network to 13,590 kilometres in 2025, up from 8,900 kilometres in 2022, marking a. Kenya intends to connect over government 700 institutions this year through its ambitious national optic fibre cable backbone Infrastructure initiative. This article. Progress made in the NOFBI.
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