Th Pan African Network Group (PANG) is spearheading the rollout of a Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Pilot Project in Kakuma Ward, Turkana County, in a move expected to deepen digital inclusion and expand Kenya’s broadcast infrastructure footprint.
The project, funded through the Universal Service Fund (USF) and overseen by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), targets underserved regions where commercial broadcasting expansion has remained limited due to high infrastructure costs.
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County officials last week hosted a stakeholder engagement exercise bringing together national government administrators, education officials, local leadership, and community representatives to discuss the implementation framework and potential economic impact of the project.
Speaking during the engagement, Tamima Ibrahim, General Manager of Pan African Network Group (PANG), said the pilot marks a strategic milestone in extending broadcast signal distribution to frontier markets.
“Infrastructure investment in underserved regions like Turkana creates long-term value for the entire broadcast ecosystem. By expanding signal reach, we are laying the groundwork for increased content access, advertising growth, and broader participation in the digital economy,” said Tamima
She noted that beyond improving access to free-to-air television, the project is expected to stimulate local economic activity by improving information flow, education access, and connectivity.
She noted that once operational, the DTT pilot is projected to provide residents with access to over 500 television and radio broadcasting services, significantly enhancing access to news, learning materials, government communication, and public service programming.
