Kenya Discusses Digital Partnership with Oracle

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kenya is deepening its collaboration with global technology companies to strengthen digital infrastructure, expand artificial intelligence capabilities, and build a regional digital hub. Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, held a meeting with David Bunei, Managing Director of Oracle Kenya and Head of the African Public Sector, to discuss opportunities for accelerating the country's digital transformation.

The meeting focused on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the critical role of sovereign cloud infrastructure in supporting secure, resilient, and citizen-centric digital service delivery. According to the State Department for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the discussions highlighted the importance of strategic public-private partnerships in driving innovation and expanding the adoption of digital technologies. Tanui stated that Kenya is steadily consolidating its position as a regional digital hub, and that collaboration with global technology companies like Oracle will strengthen digital infrastructure, improve public service delivery, and create new opportunities for businesses and young people. The engagement also emphasized the need for trusted digital infrastructure to underpin the country's growing digital economy while ensuring the security and reliability of government and business services. Kenya continues to prioritize investment in digital transformation, with initiatives covering areas such as expanding connectivity, enhancing digital skills, fostering innovation, and leveraging emerging technologies, all aimed at supporting economic growth and improving public services. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to build partnerships that support the establishment of an inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive digital economy.