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Moving Beyond the Bricks: Kenya is ready to export intelligent engineering to the world. 🇰🇪

At the 33rd @TheIEK Convention media launch, I called for ICT and engineering to work as one agenda. Join us in Mombasa, 24th to 27th Nov.

#IEK33 #KenyaDigital

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From Konza to Bura and Galana-Kulalu | Delivering Kenya’s transformation

Our monthly meeting of Principal Secretaries is taking place in Malindi, led by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Mr @koske_felix , these meetings continues as a programme of reviewing key government projects. This month’s field visits focus on the Bura Irrigation and and the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project.

The previous PSs project visit was to Konza Technopolis, which I had the honour of leading for eight years and now oversee as Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy. At Konza, public investment in infrastructure is creating opportunities for enterprise, innovation and jobs. At Bura and Galana-Kulalu, investment in water and irrigation is laying the foundation for more reliable food production and stronger rural economies.

I previously visited both schemes with my colleagues @DrRonohpaul , Principal Secretary for Agriculture, and CPA @EphantusKim Kimani - PS , Principal Secretary for Irrigation and as said then The progress at both Galana-Kulalu and Bura is truly impressive and shows a bright future for Kenya.

More dependable harvests can help Kenya meet more of its demand for maize, rice and sugar through local production. The gains extend beyond the farm to jobs and enterprise in seed production, machinery maintenance, storage, transport and agro-processing. Producing more of what we consume locally can grow household incomes, reduce food imports and conserve foreign exchange.

I commend the State Departments for Irrigation and Agriculture, the National Irrigation Authority, the Agricultural Development Corporation, and the farmers and private partners advancing these projects. Their impact will be measured in the harvests, jobs and incomes they deliver season after season.

#FoodSecurity #Bura #GalanaKulalu #Irrigation #GovernmentDelivery

Today, together with my colleague Mr. Stephen Motari Isaboke, EBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, I hosted Hon. Dr. Joyce Atieno Bensuda Women Rep Homabay County, for a consultative meeting on expanding access to digital services for the people of Homa Bay.

Our engagement centred on strengthening last-mile connectivity, scaling digital literacy, deepening access to Government services through eCitizen, and opening up technology-driven opportunities for youth, women and local enterprises in the county.

Central to our discussion was the rollout of Digital Hubs across Homa Bay's 40 wards. Under His Excellency President William Ruto's vision of a Digital Hub in every ward, these facilities are bringing digital skills training, online work opportunities and Government services within walking distance of our communities. We agreed to work closely with Homa Bay's leadership to accelerate the siting, equipping and operationalisation of the hubs, and to ensure they are fully utilised once delivered.

Kenya's digital transformation agenda can only succeed if it reaches every county. The State Department remains committed to partnering with Homa Bay's leadership to close the digital divide and ensure no community is left behind.

#DigitalSuperhighway #DigitalHubs #DigitalEconomy #KenyaConnected

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔’𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔

Digital transformation is a shared national undertaking. Its success will be measured by the opportunities it creates, the services it improves and the impact it delivers across all 47 counties.

The Second ICT Sector Intergovernmental Consultative Forum commenced yesterday at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, bringing together national and county government leaders to strengthen collaboration in advancing Kenya’s digital transformation. Today’s session was co-chaired by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, and H.E. Hon. Wesley Rotich, Governor of Elgeyo Marakwet and Chairperson of the Council of Governors ICT and Knowledge Management Committee.

Our discussions focused on four priorities: implementation of resolutions from the inaugural forum, preparations for the National ICT Summit 2027, the County Digital Maturity Index, and the National AI Agenda alongside the draft National Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Roadmap.

With more than 30,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure rolled out since 2022, our next priority is to translate connectivity into economic opportunities. This calls for stronger county participation in attracting BPO and data centre investments, expanding digital work centres and integrating digital skills development into county programmes.

We also emphasised interoperable digital foundations, including digital identity, payments and secure data exchange, to improve public service delivery and efficiency across both levels of government. The County Digital Maturity Index will help guide evidence-based investments and address capacity gaps.

The forum concluded today with the presentation and signing of resolutions outlining agreed actions and implementation timelines.

I appreciate PS Stephen Isaboke, EBS (Broadcasting and Telecommunications), and IGRTC, for their contributions.

Our focus now is implementation: ensuring that our shared commitments deliver connected institutions, accessible public services, digital jobs and inclusive economic opportunities across all 47 counties.

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@honkabogo
@SteveIsaboke

@LinkedIn : LINKING KENYA'S SKILLS TO GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Kenya's digital transformation must create jobs, build stronger professional skills, and increase participation in the global digital economy. This requires knowing the skills we have, the skills employers need, and the pathways that connect talent to opportunity. Today we explored collaboration with Louis Maret (Public Sector Lead at LinkedIn for Eastern Europe and Africa) and @JoelOnditi (Group CEO and President at @PathwaysInt Technologies / Pathways International and Professor of Practice at the University of Denver, local partner for LinkedIn). We focused on using professional-network data, skills intelligence, and digital learning to strengthen Kenya's talent pipeline.

The LinkedIn Talent Pool Report showed 4,028,723 professionals on LinkedIn in Kenya, 261,144 job changes, and 2,031 job posts. These figures give a snapshot of the talent pool and platform activity. LinkedIn's Talent Insights can reveal where skills concentrate, which capabilities are emerging, what industries seek, and how Kenya can better align training with labour-market demand.

We also examined LinkedIn Learning to expand access to digital, technical, and professional skills, including support for young people through digital hubs and other skilling programmes. Discussions centred on three priorities: understanding Kenya's current and future skills needs, building pathways from learning to employment, and communicating opportunities at scale. The goal is to connect skills intelligence with practical action—helping young people gain relevant competencies, strengthening links between training institutions and employers, and positioning Kenyan professionals for opportunities at home and abroad. Our focus is to move from digital access to digital capability, and from capability to meaningful economic participation. Collaboration with industry and professional platforms can make this transition more targeted, measurable, and responsive to economic needs.

Unlocking Your Potential: A Call to Kenya's Youth

To Kenya's youth: your smartphone, local digital hub, and internet connection are no longer just for entertainment—they are your gateway to the global marketplace. While the nation expands digital infrastructure, real transformation occurs when you upgrade your personal skills.

LinkedIn Learning offers over 20,000 expert-led courses to turn ambition into marketable global talent. This bridges the gap between traditional classroom teaching and modern corporate demands.

High-Demand Capability Paths to Pursue

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Recent local data shows that 48% of Kenyan tech executives struggle to find AI talent. Foundational and advanced AI engineering courses can place you at the forefront of this shortage.

• Data Science & Cybersecurity: As firms modernise operations, protecting data assets and interpreting business metrics are critical, high-paying paths.

• Commercial Awareness & Business Integration: Tech skills create most value when paired with business understanding. Project management, business strategy, and digital marketing courses make you indispensable.

• The Power of Soft Skills: Employers report that technical knowledge alone is insufficient. Master professional communication, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural collaboration to stand out.

Why You Should Start Learning Today

• Earn Verifiable Credentials: Completed courses add certified badges to your LinkedIn profile, signalling capabilities to recruiters viewing Kenya's 4-million-strong talent pool.

• Prepare for Gig & Remote Work: The global economy values output over location. Globally recognised skills let you compete for international freelance contracts from your hometown.

• Stackable Learning: You do not need a four-year degree to enter tech. Short, bite-sized pathways let you learn at your own pace and build your portfolio skill by skill.