Government strengthens digital infrastructure to drive economic growth
The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure to expand connectivity, spur the digital economy and drive economic growth. Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure is no longer simply a technology issue, but a critical foundation for the economy and the delivery of essential services. Speaking while opening…
Kenya's government is bolstering digital infrastructure to foster economic expansion and digital growth, according to Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke. Speaking at the opening of the fourth ITW and Datacloud Africa Conference in Nairobi, Isaboke emphasized that digital infrastructure is essential for the economy and delivering crucial services, stating that when it fails, the consequences are far-reaching, affecting livelihoods and public trust.
He stressed that digital infrastructure expansion must be accompanied by measures to ensure resilience against physical, technological, and environmental disruptions. The conference coincides with African nations striving to strengthen their involvement in the global digital economy and capitalize on the surging demand for digital services.
Isaboke highlighted critical areas such as route diversity, cybersecurity, reliable power, effective data governance, and infrastructure resilience as vital factors for Kenya's digital infrastructure development and investment attraction. Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, outlined Kenya's connectivity roadmap, which includes submarine cable infrastructure, terrestrial networks, and continental integration, positioning connectivity as crucial for Africa's role in the global digital economy.
Tanui encouraged attendees to contribute to ensuring Africa derives a fair share of global economic output by leveraging digital infrastructure for investment, innovation, job creation, and economic growth. The ITW and Datacloud Africa Conference, which ran for a week and drew nearly 2,000 leaders from over 80 countries, underscores the growing significance of Africa's digital infrastructure sector and Nairobi's position as a center for connectivity, cloud computing, data centers, and technology investment.
Notable attendees included Adji Ali Salatou, Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies of Niger, along with senior government and industry representatives from across Africa and international markets.
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