Kenya is Strategically Positioning as a Hub in the Global Digital Landscape
Kenya is strategically positioning as a hub in the global digital landscape owing to its progressive ICT space, robust infrastructure, talented youthful population and commendable digital uptake.
The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy,H.E Hon. William Kabogo Gitau earlier today joined Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Hon. Musalia Mudavadi during the official opening of inaugural Kenya Software & AI Summit 2025 (KSAS 2025) taking place in Moi University Annex Campus, Eldoret.
The three-day event has been organised by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) in partnership with Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) and other stakeholders.
Themed "Connecting Minds. Shaping Software. Driving Growth," the event avails a great platform to chart the way forward on developing the country's software ecosystem, enhancing innovation, strengthening competitiveness in the global digital economy, leveraging AI and other emerging technologies.
The Summit aims to bolster these efforts by convening government, industry players, academia, investors and innovators to comprehend the global software economy and chart the course for inclusive ICT growth.
This is the place to be for networking, knowledge exchange and partnership building through activities ranging from Hackathons, Tech Expo, Workshops, Break out sessions, Start-up demos, Policy forums and Talent matchmaking.
The CS also witnessed the launch of the Moi University Annex Campus public Wi-fi.
He was accompanied by Principal Secretaries (ICT and Digital Economy)Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) Steve Isaboke EBS.
Present were; Governor of Uasin Gishu County H.E. Dr.Jonathan Bii Chelilim, ATU Secretary General Mr. John Omo, Principal Secretaries (Immigration and Citizen Services) Dr. Belio Kipsang, (Science, Research, and Innovation) Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Ag. Vice- Chancellor of Moi University Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, MP for Kesses Constituency Hon. CPA Julius Kipletting Rutto,
ODPC Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait, Olympic Champion Dr. Eliud Kipchoge, members of the diplomatic corps, Industry Captains and key stakeholders from the public and private sectors.