Kenya engages UK tech firm OneNode as government promotes digital investment opportunities
Date: 2026-04-16
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Kenya
is positioning itself as a leading destination for digital investment following
a high-level engagement between the Ministry of Information, Communications and
the Digital Economy and UK-based technology firm OneNode.
Cabinet
Secretary, William Kabogo Gitau hosted the OneNode delegation at the Ministry’s
headquarters during a hybrid meeting, where the company outlined plans to
expand its operations in Kenya. The engagement reflects growing international
investor confidence in the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
According
to the Ministry, the discussions form part of broader efforts to attract
strategic investments into Kenya’s digital economy, supported by ongoing
government initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure and skills
development.
Officials
highlighted key national programmes, including the rollout of a digital
superhighway, pro-investment policy reforms, and sustained digital skills
training, as central to creating an enabling environment for technology-driven
growth.
The
government reiterated its commitment to fostering innovation and partnerships
that support economic transformation, positioning Kenya as a regional hub for
digital services and emerging technologies.
