Mucheru: Kenya has huge potential for investment in Tech applications and software development

This was said ICT Cabinet Secretary, Joe Mucheru during discussions with the Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, Johan Borgsta.

According to the Ministry’s website, The CS added that Kenya was among 38 African countries that have signed up for Smart Africa, an organization aimed at creating a single digital market area in Africa.

Smart Africa comprise African governments supported by the private sector and international organizations that have signed up to propel Africa into the knowledge economy through development and implementation of Smart Country programs, youth innovations digital literacy and job creation.

Mr. Johan Borgstam said there were many successful Swedish entrepreneurs keen on investment opportunities in Kenya ICT market. Mr Borgstam said the Swedish firms were ready to engage with local companies to explore available business opportunities.

He said Sweden was planning to send a delegation to Kenya this year to meet entrepreneurs and explore possible investment opportunities.

The Ambassador said, besides creating employment, the companies will allow for technology and knowledge transfer that would be beneficial to the country.

He commended Kenya for supporting Sweden when the country was vying for non-permanent seat on the 15-member UN Security Council this year. He said Kenya supported Sweden for the position by lobbying its friends to vote for the country.

The CS also encouraged foreign ICT firms to set up offices locally in order to understand customer needs and build relations for sustained growth.
Government woes foreign ICT firms

30th August 30, 2016

The government of Kenya encourages foreign ICT firms to set up offices locally in order to understand customer needs and build relations for sustained growth.

ICT Cabinets Secretary Mr. Joe Mucheru