William Kabogo Gitau has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to building a digitally connected Africa through investments in digital infrastructure, innovation, and public-private partnerships aimed at boosting trade and economic growth across the continent.
Speaking during the Africa Forward Private CEOs Luncheon co-hosted by Ecobank and the French-African Foundation, Kabogo said Kenya is positioning itself as a key driver of Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
The Cabinet Secretary noted that stronger digital infrastructure will play a central role in accelerating intra-African trade, expanding access to financing, and enhancing innovation ecosystems across African economies.
“At the Africa Forward Private CEOs Luncheon co-hosted by Ecobank and the French-African Foundation, I reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to building a digitally connected Africa where trade, financing, and innovation are powered by robust digital infrastructure and strategic public-private partnerships,” said Kabogo.
He highlighted ongoing investments in fibre connectivity, digital public services, data centres, and artificial intelligence ecosystems as part of Kenya’s broader strategy to strengthen its position within the global digital economy.
“From fibre connectivity and digital public services to data centres and AI ecosystems, Kenya remains open to transformative investments that will accelerate intra-African trade, unlock private capital, and position Africa as a globally competitive digital economy,” he added.
Kenya has in recent years intensified efforts to expand digital infrastructure and technology adoption as part of its economic transformation agenda, with the government increasingly seeking partnerships with private investors and international technology firms.