Future of Internet lies with satellite, Kenya should not be left behind

OneWeb's primary goal is closing the digital divide by bringing broadband connectivity to rural areas around the world. PHOTO | COURTESY

When space exploration company OneWeb filed for bankruptcy on March 27 this year, Rwanda was on the brink of losing a deal that would have seen it increase access to cheap Internet.

Rwanda had signed a deal with OneWeb to benefit from its planned 720 communication satellites. But with bankruptcy hanging over its head, the company was unlikely to deliver on its promise to the Rwandese.

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