Kenya is laying groundwork for digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, principal secretary says
Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday during the fourth edition of the ITW Africa and DataCloud Africa Summit, Isaboke noted that Kenya’s ICT sector was growing at an average rate of about 10 per cent annually, while the digital economy expanded by about nine per cent and contributed approximately nine per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025.
Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation
the Technopolis is projected to generate thousands of jobs, host research and innovation centres and serve as a regional hub for digital trade, business process outsourcing, and conferences. Often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, the Technopolis is a Vision 2030 flagship project designed to anchor Kenya’s transition into knowledge-based economy.
