Kenya and US Deepen Cooperation on AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure

Kenya and the United States have discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in technology, innovation, investment and the digital economy, as part of efforts to strengthen the two countries’ longstanding strategic partnership.

The discussions were held on the sidelines of the AmCham Business Summit, where Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia and U.S. Embassy Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, innovation and investment. The officials also explored opportunities to expand partnerships between universities and research institutions in Kenya and the United States.

According to Tanui, the discussions also considered ways to position Kenya as a more attractive destination for U.S. and global foreign direct investment, particularly in technology, digital infrastructure, data centres, emerging technologies and the wider digital economy.

Cybersecurity featured prominently in the engagement, with both sides recognising the need to strengthen capabilities, knowledge exchange, research and institutional partnerships as economies and public services become increasingly digitally connected.

The discussions also highlighted opportunities to translate the Kenya-U.S. relationship into practical partnerships that can support investment, innovation, knowledge exchange and new opportunities for Kenyan youth and businesses.

Tanui said Kenya remains open to innovation and investment as it seeks to build stronger digital partnerships with the United States.