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Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, CBS, today hosted a delegation from the U.S.- Africa Business Center, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for discussions aimed at deepening digital cooperation between Kenya and the United States. The delegation was led by Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.- Africa Business Center, and included senior representatives from American Express, Cigna Healthcare, and American Tower Corporation. During the discussions, PS Tanui underscor

Ministerial Breakfast Briefing held at #ITWAfrica

News / Tue, 09/08/2026 - 11:38
Africa’s digital infrastructure opportunity depends on accelerating investment in data centers, power, connectivity, and enabling regulation.
At a Ministerial Breakfast Briefing held at #ITWAfrica meeting in Nairobi, government and industry stakeholders convened for discussions centred on public-private collaboration to fast-track digital infrastructure, investment, connectivity, policy, and regional demand.
High-level representation included Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, who represented the Cabinet Secretary H.E. Hon. William Kabogo, EGH, alongside Hon. Adji Ali Salatou, Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies of the Republic of Niger, and Mr. Stephen Isaboke, EBS, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications.
Speaking on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, Eng. Tanui emphasized Kenya's excitement to host ITW Africa for the fourth time. He highlighted key policy reforms, including removal of 30% local shareholding requirement in ICT Sector, the establishment of a Cloud Policy, and the recent adoption of a National AI Strategy.
"We are accelerating the growth of our Special Economic Zones and opening markets for our country through bilateral arrangements and economic partnerships with various regions," PS Tanui stated.
On his part, PS Isaboke underscored that Kenya is positioning digital infrastructure and data centers as strategic growth sectors and a gateway to East Africa. He outlined the government's broader digital agenda, including the deployment of 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across the country, the establishment of digital hubs to train youth and a commitment to 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces such as markets, hospitals, and schools