Kenya is open for business and ready to engage as a strategic partner with a clear vision, a strong track record, and a compelling investment case, with a strong competitive digital economy proposition.
With over 53 million mobile subscriptions and more than 42 million internet users supported by robust infrastructure, a very progressive legal framework alongside a globally recognized mobile money ecosystem, our country remains a leading innovation hub on the continent.
Today, the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Hon. William Kabogo Gitau William Kabogo joined European Union partners at the EU–Kenya Tech Business Forum, as the Chief Guest, a key platform bringing together government, industry leaders, and development partners to strengthen collaboration in Kenya’s digital transformation journey.
This engagement comes at a pivotal moment as the country moves beyond traditional cooperation towards a more structured and forward-looking relationship anchored on investment, innovation, and alignment of our digital priorities.
The forum serves as a critical mechanism to translate our long-standing partnership into concrete investments, commercial partnerships, and scalable digital solutions. At a time when the global digital economy is rapidly evolving, driven by artificial intelligence, data governance, and digital infrastructure, this collaboration positions
Kenya to advance its ambition of becoming Africa’s leading digital economy.
Since 2021, under the Kenya–EU Strategic Dialogue, the European Union has committed over €430 million towards Kenya’s digital transformation. This support has already delivered tangible results, including: connecting over 400 schools to the internet through the Giga programme; strengthening digital skills through TVET modernization; and advancing e-government systems and digital public infrastructure.
In 2025, the Ministry launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, positioning Kenya as a leader in responsible AI adoption. Additionally, training over 1.9 million young people in digital skills since 2022 and created more than 300,000 digital jobs through initiatives such as Ajira, Jitume, and Business Process Outsourcing programmes.
Through the Digital Superhighway Programme, the Ministry is rolling out 100,000 kilometres of fibre, with nearly 24,000 kilometres already complete, alongside 1,450 digital hubs nationwide.
As the partnership deepens, Kenya welcomes investment in connectivity, digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, innovation ecosystems, and IT-enabled services.
In attendance were Henriette Geiger, Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya; Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General at the Directorate for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Union Commission; Secretary, ICT, Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies, Ms Mary Kerema; Secretary, ICT and ICT Security, Mr Emmanuel Kata Kimeu; Ambassadors of Romania, Turkey, and Slovakia; technology companies; and financial institutions.
By Anthony Solly
