Ministry Breaks Ground for the Construction of the Country's First Center-of- Excellence Digital Innovation Hub
The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy through the auspices of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOtDA) is setting up Kenya's first-ever Center of Excellence Digital Innovation Hub in Dagorreti South.
The Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy Eng.John Tanui was the chief guest during the site handover and groundbreaking ceremony that was hosted by Hon. John Kiarie, Member of Parliament for Dagoreti South Constituency at Riruta Public Complex, Dagoreti South Constituency.
This initiative is part of a broader national plan to establish 100 Centers of Excellence across Kenya, aimed at positioning the country as a leader in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sector.
"By equipping Kenyans with cutting-edge digital skills, these hubs will create thousands of job opportunities, drive economic growth, and foster a culture of innovation and digital empowerment nationwide, " Said Eng.John Tanui.
In attendance were KoTDA CEO John Paul Okwiri; Hon. Musa Sirma, MP for Eldama Ravine and Chairman of the National Assembly Select Committee on National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF,) ; area Deputy County Commissioner Jared Raremo among other government officials.