Kenya explores accession to Digital Cooperation Organization, eyes collaboration on digital programs
Date: 2026-02-04
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Kenya’s
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William
Kabogo Gitau has held a bilateral meeting with Deemah AlYahya,
Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), to discuss the
country’s potential accession to the organization.
During
the meeting, Cabinet Secretary Kabogo noted the DCO Council’s invitation for
Kenya to join and explored how the country could begin accessing key DCO
programmes, including initiatives on digital skilling and the WE-Elevate
programme for women in technology. The discussions also included finalizing the
accession process and extending an invitation to the DCO to participate in the
upcoming Connected Africa Summit.
The
engagement reflects Kenya’s commitment to strengthening digital cooperation and
capacity-building at both national and regional levels, while leveraging
international partnerships to advance its digital transformation agenda.
