An Estonian delegation, led by Mariin Ratnik,
the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, convened with
Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, MBS, Principal Secretary of the State Department for
ICT and the Digital Economy of Kenya, on the sidelines of the just-ended Connected
Africa Summit 2024.
The primary agenda of this high-level meeting
was to explore potential partnerships aimed at implementing sectoral reforms,
shaping robust policy frameworks, accelerating government digital
transformation efforts, and addressing critical emerging issues such as
cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and data hosting.
Klen Jäärats, Executive Director of ESTDEV, expressed the pride of the
Estonian team in cooperating with Kenya for digital transformation through
#TeamEurope Initiatives. He emphasized the equal partnership between the two
nations and their joint commitment to kick-starting initiatives for developing
and testing interoperability frameworks and enhancing digital skills in Kenya.
"Through #TeamEurope Initiatives, ESTDEV is proud to cooperate with Kenya for #DigitalTransformation. As equal partners, we are looking forward to
kicking off our partnership for developing and testing #interoperability framework and digital skills development in Kenya,” he said.
Estonia, known for its advanced digital infrastructure and e-governance
solutions, brings valuable expertise and experience to the table. Through
collaboration with Kenya, they aim to leverage this knowledge to drive
innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity in Kenya's digital ecosystem.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
