Ministry Hosts Kenya-Japan Public Workshop

The Ministry of Information Communications and The Digital Economy today hosted a high -level Kenya-Japan Public Workshop at the Konza Technopolis Development Authority(KoTDA) at the Konza Smart City.

The one day workshop that was organised in partnership with the Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) was officiated by ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng.John Tanui.

The Japanese delegation was led by Mr. Nomura Eigo, Japan MIC Director-General for International Affairs, Global Strategy Bureau, whose presence reflects Japan’s deep commitment to advancing digital cooperation with Kenya.

PS Tanui noted that Japan’s leadership in ICT and innovation provides valuable opportunities for collaboration, investment, and technology transfer.

"We are positioning Kenya as Africa’s Silicon Savannah driven by the Digital Superhighway, Creative Economy, and the Kenya Digital Master Plan,

We are proud to showcase local progress like the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology at Konza and the assembly of over 3.5 million smartphones locally. These milestones prove Kenya is ready to lead in the digital and knowledge economy, " added PS Tanui.

KoTDA CEO John Paul Okwiri emphasized the immense potential of technological advancements and the importance of strategic partnerships in driving sustainable growth.

Okwiri highlighted how the synergy between Kenya and Japan could pave the way for transformative developments within the region, leveraging Japan's expertise in innovation alongside Kenya's burgeoning tech landscape.

The engagement focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in digital infrastructure, data centres, Open RAN, and emerging ICT innovations, advancing the spirit of the 2024 Kenya–Japan ICT Memorandum of Cooperation.