Strengthening Bilateral Relations Between Kenya and Italy
Kenya and Italy have enjoyed cordial long-standing relations for decades. Earlier today, the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco gave a courtesy call to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, E.G.H. at the Ministry Headquarters.
They discussed strategic ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Italy, with key emphasis on developing the ICT and Digital Economy sector.
Notably, the collective partnership of both nations has over the years brought forth vast developments such as the establishment of the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre that provides a framework of collaboration between Kenya and Italy on peaceful uses of outer space for scientific, technological and social economic development of both nations.
During the meeting, the two leaders explored various areas of deepening partnership to develop digital initiatives under the BETA's Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy Pillar such as the establishment of modern ICT infrastructure, fast tracking the installation of 100,000kms of fiber optic cables and digital skilling programs.
The meeting further focused on pertinent areas of collaboration on establishment of data centres, leveraging on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing cross border data flows and telecommunications sector.
They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and exploring mutually beneficial partnerships between Kenyan and Italian entities for the advancement of the digital landscape.