Kenya wins bid to host 2024 Transform Africa Summit

Kenya has successfully won the bid to host the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS-24), this was announced by the Smart Africa Alliance.

The Alliance, which is the coordinating secretariat for ICT programmes and activities for the African Continent, made the announcement on Tuesday during the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.

Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, who was in attendance, noted that the successful bid underscores Kenya's standing as an ICT powerhouse and a regional leader in driving the transformative impact of technology on socio-economic development.

"This win is a testament to the confidence that the Smart Africa Alliance places in Kenya and its leadership,” stated CS Owalo in his acceptance speech.

“It solidifies our nation's tradition as a home for high-profile international conferences, an ICT investment destination of choice and highlights Kenya’s commitment to advancing the Digital Agenda in Africa.”

The Transform Africa Summit, organized annually by the Smart Africa Alliance, is the foremost continental forum uniting global and regional ICT leaders from government, business and international organizations.

The Summit is now scheduled to take place in Nairobi from August 28th – 30th this year.

The bidding process was initiated in November last year through the Communications Authority, and reflected Kenya's determination to secure the hosting rights and showcase the nation’s capabilities on a global stage.