Deepening Kenya-USA Bilateral Relations
Earlier today, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau met the US Chargé d’Affaires Susan M. Burns, who paid him a courtesy call at the Ministry Headquarters.
Their discussions focused on deepening bilateral relations between the two nations in key areas of digital transformation, ICT infrastructure development, innovation, and digital skills.
The CS reaffirmed the Government of Kenya’s commitment to advancing the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Ms. Burns expressed commitment to working with Kenya, in the vision of building a knowledge-based and tech-driven economy.
They also explored opportunities for strategic partnerships and sustainable ICT initiatives that will strengthen shared goals in driving inclusive digital growth. These include Business Process Outsourcing and establishment of data centres among others.