Kenya
President
"These balloons will carry 4G base station and have the capacity to provide wider signal coverage, this intervention will enable
The Head of State also said the 4G internet connection will assist students who are now home schooling to access online learning resources and assignments.
"My administration is working on a comprehensive lessons programme for all learners to access while their safe within their homes. The Google loon and Telkom Kenya partnership allows learners from all corners of the country to continue learning through accessing soft copy learning materials and assignments," he said.
The President further indicated that in the coming days he will be meeting with the private sector, with an aim of coming up with raft measures to cushion businesses and jobs from the coronavirus economic crisis caused by shutdowns across the globe that have impacted airlines, hotels, tourism and other sub-sectors.
Fears of contracting the disease has slowed down social activities in the country with malls and restaurants taking a hit, setting the stage for job cuts and reduced pay.
Lock-downs and entry bans imposed around the world to fight coronavirus has hit
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