By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Kenya is seeking to deepen
collaboration with global technology companies as part of its strategy to
strengthen digital infrastructure, expand artificial intelligence capabilities
and position the country as a regional digital hub.
Principal Secretary for the
State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, held
discussions with Oracle Kenya Managing Director and Public Sector Leader for
Africa, David Bunei, on opportunities to accelerate the country’s digital
transformation.
The meeting focused on the
growing role of cloud computing, artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud
infrastructure in supporting the delivery of secure, resilient and
citizen-centred digital services.
According to the State
Department of ICT and Digital Economy, the discussions highlighted the
importance of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors in
driving innovation and expanding access to digital technologies across Kenya.
Tanui said Kenya is steadily
strengthening its position as a regional digital hub and noted that
collaboration with global technology companies such as Oracle will play an
important role in enhancing digital infrastructure, improving public service
delivery and creating new opportunities for businesses and young people.
The engagement also
underscored the need for trusted digital infrastructure capable of supporting
the country's expanding digital economy while ensuring secure and reliable
government and enterprise services.
Kenya continues to
prioritize investments in digital transformation, with initiatives focused on
expanding connectivity, strengthening digital skills, promoting innovation and
leveraging emerging technologies to support economic growth and improve public
services.
The meeting forms part of
ongoing efforts to build partnerships that support the country's long-term
vision of an inclusive, innovative and globally competitive digital economy.
