PS Tanui Hosts Virtual Asset Chamber and Binance Delegation

ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui today hosted a delegation from the Virtual Asset Chamber (VAC) and Binance at the Ministry’s headquarters, bringing together key stakeholders in the virtual assets sector.

The meeting sparked dynamic discussions around strengthening stakeholder collaboration, enhancing consumer education and protection, creating new employment avenues, and unlocking promising investment opportunities in the virtual assets space.

The PS noted that this engagement reflects Kenya’s growing leadership in the Digital Economy and virtual assets space

He further emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and industry players to develop a robust regulatory framework that promotes innovation, safeguards consumers, and positions Kenya as a continental hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency advancements.

The delegation comprised Allan Kakai, Bill Okello, and Gilbert Ogolla, Directors at the Virtual Asset Chamber; Larry Cooke, Head of Legal Africa at Binance; and Saruni Maina, Binance’s Regional Lead for Africa.