During his speech at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, President William Ruto celebrated Kenya’s progress in technology.
He revealed that Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, informed him during his visit to the United States that the tech giant employs approximately 23,000 Kenyans in Nairobi.
Ruto emphasized the potential of the digital economy to offer employment opportunities for young Kenyans, enabling them to work remotely for companies worldwide without leaving their homes.
He highlighted a student he met in Nandi County, who works for a Germany-based AI company while residing in a rural village.
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The president underscored the importance of embracing progress and providing opportunities for youth like Brian, cautioning against letting fear hinder advancement.
Kenya’s leadership in technological innovation was praised by Ruto, who highlighted the M-Pesa mobile banking platform as a notable homegrown achievement.
In governance, Ruto’s administration aims to digitize government processes and make public services accessible online.
The accessibility of digitally accessible government services has increased significantly, with plans to achieve full digitization by the end of the year.
Apple, a global corporation, employs around 160,000 individuals worldwide.
Following Ruto’s U.S. roadshow promoting Kenya’s tech sector, he announced agreements with top Silicon Valley companies, including Apple, to provide hundreds of thousands of digital jobs for Kenyan youth.
While specific numbers were not disclosed, Ruto mentioned discussions with Google, Intel, and Apple regarding employment opportunities for Kenyan youth.
