President William Ruto highlighted Kenya’s technological advancements at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, emphasizing the country’s role in the digital economy.
During his speech, he mentioned Apple CEO Tim Cook’s revelation that the company employs approximately 23,000 Kenyans in Nairobi, underscoring the opportunities the digital economy offers for remote work.
Ruto praised Kenya’s leadership in technology, citing M-Pesa as a homegrown innovation. He also outlined his administration’s commitment to digitizing government processes to enhance accessibility for citizens.
However, his remarks sparked debate following his U.S. roadshow, where he claimed to have secured agreements with Silicon Valley giants like Apple to provide digital jobs for Kenyan youth, though specifics were not disclosed.
