By Phyllis Mwende
The 14th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 officially opened on Tuesday, May 27, in Diani, Kwale County, bringing together delegates from over 22 African countries to discuss the continent’s digital future.
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo, inaugurated the summit, emphasizing the role of emerging technologies in shaping Africa’s digital landscape.
“Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) will shape the future of Africa’s digital landscape and we need to co-create, co-innovate and co-invest to have a competitive edge,” Kabogo stated.
Accompanied by Principal Secretaries Eng. John Tanui (ICT and the Digital Economy) and Mr. Stephen Isaboke (Broadcasting and Telecommunications), Kabogo highlighted the importance of leveraging AI and other technologies for tangible gains.
The summit, themed “The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality,” focuses on key areas including cross-border collaborations, data and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, investment, innovation and startup ecosystems.
“Africa has immense untapped potential that can be unlocked by strengthened connectivity across borders,” Kabogo added.
Organized by the ICT Authority (ICTA) in collaboration with various partners, the event also saw the launch of the “Emerging Trends & Private Sector Opportunities in the Digital Work Ecosystem Report 2025” and the National Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum.
“The curriculum will standardize digital skills training in the country and guide us as we empower Kenyans with the abilities to thrive in a technology-driven world,” Kabogo noted.
Key stakeholders present included ICTA Board Chairperson Hon. Lily Ngok, ICTA CEO Mr. Stanley Kamanguya and members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation.
The summit runs until May 29, aiming to foster collaboration and drive Africa’s digital transformation agenda.