The Joint Communique was presented at the closing ceremony of the 14th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 held in Diani, Kwale County

The Joint Communique was presented at the closing ceremony of the 14th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 held in Diani, Kwale County.

The Joint Communique was developed by Ministers, Heads of Delegations, African Union Member State representatives, and industry leaders from across Africa attending CAS 2025.

The key Resolutions are; Establishment of the Connected Africa Secretariat to work with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and development partners to provide regular implementation updates, convene high-level dialogues on emerging digital themes, and coordinate the Continent’s voice in global digital forums.

Notably, it was agreed that there is need to facilitate Regional Dialogue Platforms, through structured Ministerial meetings within RECs to build common African positions in global policy spaces, especially at the UN, G20, and multilateral digital governance bodies.

The other key Resolution is to deploy a Continental Needs Assessment Mechanism, including a standardized digital questionnaire to be administered across Member States to identify national digital priorities.

Another key priority is to advance Africa’s Digital Manufacturing Agenda, Deepen Continental Cooperation in Capacity Building, research and innovation, by developing joint training programs, cross-border research clusters, and centers of excellence in emerging technologies.

In his address, CS Kabogo said that CAS 2025 gave all stakeholders a chance to reflect on the challenges blocking Africa’s journey to digital transformation and realize immense opportunities to harness. He noted that the Summit was a great platform to make renewed commitment to forge more partnerships and enhance cross-border data transfers amongst other areas of collaboration.

The Principal Secretary, ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui appreciated the presence and immense contribution of various stakeholders from across Africa, noting that the Summit was an awakening moment for Africa to chart the right path in digital transformation.

PS Tanui emphasized on the importance of Public-Private Partnerships for development of the digital space.

In attendance were ICTA Board Chairperson Hon. Lily Ng’ok, ICTA CEO Mr. Stanley Kamanguya, Chair, The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Innovation and Information, Hon. John Kiarie.

Also present were; Ministers, Heads of Delegations, African Union Member State representatives, and industry leaders from across Africa, ODPC Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait, KBC CEO Ms. Agnes Kalekye, Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board CEO Ms. Lilian Kimeto, KIMC CEO Mr. Peter Wakoli, among other stakeholders.