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President William Ruto has urged Africa Harmonising digital policies across the continent will fastrack Africa’s ambition to position itself as the foremost global trade powerhouse powered by the African Continental Free Trade Area Framework.
The official opening of the Connected Africa 2024 Summit, held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi County, served as a pivotal moment in this journey towards digital integration. Leaders and stakeholders convened to deliberate on strategies aimed at leveraging digital technologies to enhance trade facilitation and economic growth across Africa.
“I wish to emphasise to the global community, and especially financial institutions and private investors that betting on Africa’s future now is the best investment decision with unprecedented immediate and long-term benefits.”
“Africa’s digital economy has immense potential, which is projected to reach $712 billion by 2050. This growth projection is informed by a number of key positive factors.”
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“The World Bank’s $2.8 billion investment in digital development projects, for example, enables African countries to surmount challenges in developing digital infrastructure and drive sustainable growth of safe, inclusive digital economies.”-President William Ruto
“I am in full agreement with everyone here that at the heart of our digital transformation are our young talents; brilliant minds who are actively contributing to the growth of the global technology sector.”
“With over 160 million Africans gaining broadband access between 2019 and 2022, and a 115% increase in internet users between 2016 and 2021.”
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“Kenya’s sustained commitment to digital transformation provides a good example of what we should aim to achieve throughout Africa and the benefits it will deliver.”- President William Ruto
President Ruto has urged citizens to utilize technology to drive progress across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing youth to become more innovative in internet-based platforms.
He officially opened the Connected Africa 2024 Summit, Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi County.
