The 14th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 has been officially opened by CS Hon. William Kabogo Gitau

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy,  Hon. William Kabogo Gitau  has officially opened the Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 in Diani, Kwale County.

The 14th Annual CAS 2025 has been organised by ICT Authority (ICTA) in collaboration with various partners. In his address, CS Kabogo emphasized the significance of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of Africa's digital landscape.

The CS said Africa needs to co-create, co-innovate and co-invest to have a competitive edge in the digital space. The CS noted that by leveraging AI and other emerging technologies, Africa will make real gains. On his part, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Mr. Stephen Isaboke noted that the government is striving at creating robust and advanced broadcasting and telecommunications network.

The PS indicated that leveraging emerging technologies such as AI will propel Africa to a great industrial revolution. PS Isaboke underscored the importance of digital connectivity to create a digital economy. He said that the next frontier will entail  governments and other sectors applying AI in their operations for optimal efficiency.

In his remarks, ICT and the Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui appreciated support by various partners and recognised the milestones achieved owing to previous Connected Summits. He highlighted various projects rolled out by the Kenya Kwanza government aimed at enhancing digital transformation in the country.

He pointed out yesterday's launch of NG-CDF Mvita Jitume Digital Hub, further noting that the government is targeting to launch 1,450 similar hubs for enhanced digital skilling countrywide. Themed, "The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality," CAS 2025, has attracted delegates from over 22 African countries.

Key areas of focus in the Summit are; Cross border collaborations and regional integration, Data and cloud infrastructure, Cybersecurity and data protection, Investment, Innovation and Startup ecosystems amongst others.

Present at the event were ICTA Board Chairperson Hon. Lily Ngok, ICTA CEO Mr. Stanley Kamanguya,
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation Chairperson Hon. John Kiarie and Committee Member and Mbooni MP Hon.Erastus Kivasu, Ministers and representatives from various countries, diplomats, leaders from the public and private sectors.