Digital Disruptions in Growth

Earlier today, the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy was honoured to participate in an insightful panel discussion on “Digital Disruptions in Growth — Cultural Shifts, Lessons, and Future.”

The event was hosted at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Lower Kabete Campus, as part of the 2025 Economic Governance School (EGS) Programme themed "Action Steps for Shared Economic Futures".

The EGS Programme, a distinguished capacity-building initiative targeting senior government officials from Kenya, Ghana, and the Republic of South Africa, is designed to enhance leadership and governance capabilities through collaborative learning and shared experiences among participating countries.

Representing the Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui, Rebecca Keli, Director ICT, brought valuable insights into the key focus areas of the State Department. Her contribution emphasized the critical role of digital innovation and youth empowerment in Kenya’s digital transformation.

She emphasized the ethical use of AI and stressed the importance of ensuring that African data is actively used to create AI models, fostering solutions that truly reflect local realities and needs.

The panel discussion emphasized critical issues such as how the digital era is reshaping our cultural heritage and societal norms. The conversations also explored valuable lessons African economies can learn and leverage from these digital shifts to foster resilience and innovation.

Distinguished panelists included and Dr. Eng. Joseph Ndung’u, Director of e-ILTI at KSG , and C.T. Muga, Media Consultant and Thought Leader. Additionally, participants in the cohort also toured the Regional Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling.