Internet’s unique identifier systems.
This grant program marks the initial phase of a larger cycle distributing a total of $210 million (approximately KSh 33.6 billion). As global Internet connectivity continues to expand, especially in developing nations like Kenya, with an estimated 5.3 billion individuals using the Internet as of 2022, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this initiative underscores the importance of evolving Internet systems to keep pace with emerging technologies and security models.
Sally Costerton, Interim President and CEO of ICANN, emphasized the program’s role in investing in projects aligned with ICANN’s vision of a unified, open, and globally
interoperable Internet that fosters inclusivity across diverse user communities.
Story : KBC
