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Kenya secures Sh63 billion funding from South Korea for tech development

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President William Ruto and his South Korea counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol at the sidelines of the Africa Summit in Seuol. [Twitter, William Ruto]

President William Ruto has received USD 485 million (Sh63 billion) from South Korea, aimed at supporting Kenya's development initiatives.

The funds, which include USD 238 million (Sh31 billion) allocated for the Konza Digital Media City Project, are expected to enhance the nation's digital infrastructure and create new opportunities for Kenyan youth in the creative sector.

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