Kenya and Angola Strengthen Digital Ties to Accelerate Africa’s Infrastructure Transformation
A major milestone of the summit was the bilateral engagement between Kenya and Angola, where both countries agreed to fast-track the Kenya–Angola ICT Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital and infrastructure growth following a week of high-level engagements at the Luanda Summit on Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Development. Representing Kenya, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary of the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, participated in a series of strategic discussions, bilateral meetings, and cultural exchanges aimed at deepening regional cooperation and investment in digital transformation.
During the Investors–Ministerial Roundtable on Financing Africa’s Digital Transformation, Kenya shared its experience in expanding broadband connectivity, digital public services, and innovative financing models for digital infrastructure. The dialogue focused on accelerating broadband rollout, implementing policy and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) reforms to attract investment, and mobilising capital for key projects such as data centres, fibre networks, and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). Participants underscored that robust digital infrastructure remains a cornerstone for Africa’s economic growth, job creation, and intra-African trade.
A major milestone of the summit was the bilateral engagement between Kenya and Angola, where both countries agreed to fast-track the Kenya–Angola ICT Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The meeting, led by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, alongside Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication, and Kenya’s Ambassador to Angola, H.E. Joyce Khasimwa M’maitsi, laid the groundwork for immediate technical collaboration. The MoU covers several strategic areas including technological development, satellite networks, ICT training, digital economy growth, rural connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital literacy.
In addition to formal engagements, Eng. Tanui highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and diaspora engagement. Kenyan professionals based in Angola, led by Eng. Joseph Busienei, joined discussions on opportunities arising from the new direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda, which are expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment. The engagements also identified growth potential in sectors such as ICT, fintech, logistics, and professional services.
The Luanda Summit brought together leaders from governments, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank, and private sector representatives. A unifying message emerged — that Africa’s digital transformation depends on strong partnerships, strategic investment, and scalable infrastructure solutions.
Kenya’s participation reinforced its leadership role in shaping Africa’s digital future and advancing cross-border collaboration for inclusive development. The summit also strengthened bilateral relations with Angola, positioning both nations as key players in building an interconnected and innovation-driven continent.
Eng. Tanui concluded that Kenya looks forward to sustained cooperation with Angola and regional partners in achieving shared prosperity through technology, innovation, and infrastructure development — paving the way for an African-led digital future.
