PS Isaboke Engages Zhe Jiang Africa on Digital Cooperation

Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr. Stephen Isaboke, EBS, held discussions with a delegation from the Zhe Jiang Africa Service Centre on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in Kenya's telecommunications sector.

The delegation, led by Director General Mr. Frank Xie Q, paid a courtesy call on the Principal Secretary to explore areas of collaboration that can support connectivity, infrastructure development and innovation in the country's telecommunications ecosystem.

The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships that can contribute to the expansion of digital infrastructure, enhance connectivity and promote innovation as Kenya accelerates its digital transformation agenda.

“Kenya welcomes partnerships that bring investment, technical expertise and innovation to the ICT sector,” noted the PS. 

He further emphasised the importance of partnerships that support the development of resilient telecommunications infrastructure and expand access to reliable and affordable digital connectivity for citizens and businesses.

On his part, Xie Q noted that Kenya is ripe for investments praising the work ethic of the people, the young and digital savvy population and the enabling policies and legislations. 

The meeting brought together officials from the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications and the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, reflecting the Government's Whole-of-Government approach to advancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda.

Also present were President of the Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Zhuo Wu; Secretary ICT, Mr. Joram Kanama; Secretary Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Temesi Mukani; Secretary Telecommunications, Mr. Alphonce Kanunga; and Secretary Data and Digital Governance, Mr. Bernard Rotich, alongside representatives of the Zhe Jiang Africa Service Centre.