With the arrival of fibre optic cable in Kenya the country is now readying itself for a digital implosion and explosion that according to Vision 2030 will see the country become a developed nation in 20 years time.

Already Kenya’s ICT sector has seen massive movements and strategic alliances being formed. For instance Safaricom mid last year purchased One communications in a move seen to ensure it establishes a foothold in the lucrative data market. 

Wananchi LTD have already set up cable and internet broadband services and have obtained a 5% ownership of the SEACOM cable. However the digital explosion is largely expected to be with the Small and Medium Entreprises which are coming up with new and innovative products by the day.

For starters SpaceKenya.com has launched a Kshs 3,950 space and bandwidth facility that targets potential entreprenuers who have sensed the great potential the cable brings.

Basically this service will allow people with business ideas to quickly deploy websites and/or web applications that they can then use to position themselves actively in the market.

For example if you are a hair stylist you can create a profile page with images and content about various hair styling services you offer.

This will then allow you to invite your customers to a portal where they can keep track of what your are doing.  These intiall set of customers will the act as your marketing agents for you and spread your website url around.

For Kenyans who are unable to invest intially in any space the PostKenya.com is offering them free official emails that will allow them to communicate directly with clients with a official name other than yahoo or email. TechKenya recommends you secure yourname@postkenya.com immediately. 

With arrival of this fibre cable Kenya’s and indeed Africas potential will now be realised and new and exciting opportunities will fall on those brave enough to take the dive into Information Technology.

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