Nyanza Digital Summit To Develop Regional ICT Investment

The ICT Authority and Siaya Digital Hub are preparing to convene stakeholders from six counties for the inaugural Nyanza Digital Summit, which will focus on digital infrastructure, investment, skills development and technology adoption.

The summit is scheduled for 2–4 December 2026 at Bondo Technical Training Institute in Siaya County. It will bring together representatives from Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira, alongside participants from other parts of Kenya and beyond.

Preparations were discussed at a stakeholders’ breakfast held in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from government, the private sector, academia and development organisations.

The regional gathering forms part of the preparations for the National ICT Summit 2027. Proposals and partnership commitments developed during the Nyanza summit are expected to inform discussions at the national event.

The agenda covers eight areas: digital infrastructure, agritech and the blue economy, financial technology and inclusion, health technology, e-government services, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, cybersecurity and data, and digital skills, youth and employment.

Discussions on agriculture and the blue economy will examine how digital platforms can improve access to market information, financial services and supply chains. Other sessions will explore digital payments, e-commerce, healthcare information systems and the delivery of public services through technology.

Infrastructure will also feature prominently, particularly connectivity for schools, health facilities and government institutions, alongside the development of digital hubs and public Wi-Fi services.

The summit is expected to produce a regional investment pipeline, a skills and employment framework, an assessment of infrastructure and service gaps, and a partnership implementation framework. These proposals will outline potential projects, financing needs, institutional responsibilities and delivery timelines.

The ICT Authority will provide technical input on infrastructure requirements, implementation and sustainability, working with county governments, public institutions and other partners.

Technology companies, investors, development agencies and academic institutions are being invited to contribute to the proposed projects, including through infrastructure investment, research, training and enterprise development.

The organisers say stakeholder engagement and project development will continue ahead of the December summit.