PS Tanui Joins Investors-Ministerial Roundtable at III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa in Luanda
Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, had the distinct honor of participating in the Investors–Ministerial High-Level Roundtable on Financing Africa’s Digital Transformation at the III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa in Luanda, Angola.
This summit served as a vital platform, bringing together African leaders, global investors, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to strategize on mobilizing capital and accelerating infrastructure financing across the continent.
On behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT & the Digital Economy, PS Tanui contributed to the discussions focusing on:
Unlocking Africa’s digital potential through expanded broadband connectivity Building investor confidence via policy reforms, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and enhanced project bankability Mobilizing investments for critical digital infrastructure such as data centers, fiber networks, Internet exchange points (IXPs), and digital public goodsThe event also featured high-level engagements, including a dialogue between CS National Treasury and Planning Hon. CPA John Mbadi and the Angolan Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Social Communication.
Additionally, Kenyan Ambassador to Angola, H.E. Joyce Khasimwa M’maitsi, engaged in discussions aimed at advancing the Kenya-Angola ICT cooperation roadmap. These talks highlighted opportunities to deepen collaboration through mutual visa reciprocity, free labor mobility, and expanded trade partnerships.