Kenya and Nigeria have discussed deeper cooperation in ICT, including digital transformation, innovation, knowledge exchange and regional integration. The talks took place in Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit, with Kenya’s William Gitau and Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani highlighting opportunities to strengthen the digital sectors of both countries.
Gitau said the discussions also reflected President William Ruto’s broader push for African-led development through local talent, resources and innovation. He added that Kenya’s progress on its 100,000-km Digital Superhighway programme drew praise from the Nigerian delegation, while the summit also opened doors for wider tech partnerships with companies such as Peach Payments and SAP.
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