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State allocates Sh300 million to boost mobile network in Kitui

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The government, through the Universal Service Fund (USF), has set aside Sh300 million to improve mobile network coverage in remote parts of Kitui County.

This was disclosed by ICT and Digital Economy Principal Administrative Secretary Eric Kiraithe during the inspection of areas that do not have mobile network coverage in the county.

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