Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS William Kabogo hosted Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani for a courtesy call at his Nairobi office, on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa Forward Summit currently taking place in Nairobi.
Focus on ICT Collaboration and Digital Transformation
Pivotal discussions centered on strengthening Kenya–Nigeria collaboration in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, with both sides exploring opportunities in innovation ecosystems, digital infrastructure development, cybersecurity cooperation and skills exchange programmes aimed at accelerating Africa’s digital economy and broader technological advancement.
Minister Bosun Tijani commended Kenya’s significant progress in technology adoption and digital infrastructure rollout, particularly highlighting the ongoing 100,000-kilometre national fibre connectivity programme as a transformative foundation for inclusive connectivity and innovation-driven growth across both urban and rural areas.
CS Kabogo reaffirmed the remarks made by President William Ruto during the summit’s opening ceremony, emphasizing that Africa’s development agenda must be driven by Africans through effective utilization of local talent, innovation and resources in order to achieve sustainable economic transformation across the continent.
The discussions form part of broader engagements at the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi from 11th to 12th May, is focused on accelerating continental collaboration in digital innovation, policy harmonisation and investment in technology-driven growth sectors, positioning Africa as a competitive and emerging global digital hub.
Strengthening Bilateral Engagements for Digital Growth
Kabogo expressed optimism about continued engagements with Dr Tijani, noting that sustained partnerships between Kenya and Nigeria would further enhance innovation capacity, unlock new investment opportunities and strengthen Africa’s position in the evolving global digital economy and ecosystem.
