ICT
Poa Internet
Kenya
Poa Internet is an Internet Service Provider delivering reliable internet to under-served communities in Kenya at very low rates. It currently has over 12,000 home internet customers, as well as tens of thousands of street Wi-Fi customers across Nairobi.
Role of Africa50
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Africa50 | Novastar | Poa Internet
Africa50 Impact Series - Poa Internet
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Project impact
Development
- Poa's solution helps bridge Africa's digital divide by increasing access to reliable and affordable internet to low-and medium income communities that were previously unconnected.
- Greater access to education, other e-services, revenue generation activities, and more broadly, GDP growth in Kenya and other markets.
- Potential to improve connectivity at schools without access.
- Poa’s solution is offered at a significantly cheaper price than alternative providers (more than 50% cheaper).
Environment
- As part of its operations, Poa is committed to implement best practices in terms of energy efficiency, waste management, etc. and is continuously monitoring and improving its environmental performance.
- As part of the Series C investment, Poa will implement an updated ESG action plan.
Employment
- 192 employees.
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