Also known as: ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui · Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui · Eng. John Tanui
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Citizen Digital
… John Tanui, Kenya’s ICT Principal Secretary.
A taste of Korea in Nairobi: Kenyans gather to enjoy Korean food, beauty and technologyCitizen Digital
… The event was attended by ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, Principal Secretary John Tanui, Immigration PS Belio Kipsang, and Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke.
ODPP feted for ICT reforms in prosecution processesCitizen Digital
… John Tanui met with an Anthropic delegation led by O’Donnell, with discussions focusing on AI skills for public servants, SMEs, cybersecurity and pilot projects. …
Kenya, Anthropic strike historic AI deal at UNGACapital News
… Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui said the government was focused on creating an environment that would attract more investment into the digital economy while opening opportunities for young Kenyans. …
New NBO2 data centre strengthens Kenya’s bid to become East Africa’s digital hubThe Standard
… Speaking on Monday, August 7, 2026, during the launch of NBO2, a data centre platform, the Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, John Tanui, said Kenya is ready for more investors. …
Government welcomes digital investorsCitizen Digital
… ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui points to the LAPSET corridor and the emerging Lamu oil refinery investment as evidence the foundation has been laid. …
The elephant in the room as Kenya charts Vision 2060Citizen Digital
… New investment of an oil refinery is now targeting Lamu based on the foundation laid by Vision 2030," ICT PS John Tanui said. …
Vision 2030 at 66%: What went wrong and what lies ahead?The Standard
… Speaking at the event, John Tanui, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Information, Communications and Technology and Digital Economy, captured the national ambition. …
Tech firms launch country first sovereign cloud to protect sensitive dataCitizen Digital
… Thigo said. “The continent still lags behind in AI infrastructure, connectivity and energy, but we possess everything around artificial intelligence from mine to model, including green minerals, data, talent and emerging compute infrastructure.” ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui …
Nairobi seeks permanent role in global AI and tech networkThe Standard
… The launch was led by Kabogo alongside John Tanui and brought together stakeholders from Huawei Kenya, Safaricom, as well as education officials and community representatives. …
Kenya launches Mukuru digital classroom to boost digital learningMore than 30 Korean companies and brands participated in the K-Lifestyle event at Village Market in Nairobi, allowing Kenyans to experience Korean food, beauty products, and technology while creating business opportunities between Kenya and Korea.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
More than 30 Korean companies and brands participated in the K-Lifestyle event at Village Market in Nairobi, allowing Kenyans to experience Korean food, beauty products, and technology while creating business opportunities between Kenya and Korea.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions received three awards at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026 in Mombasa County: DPP Renson Ingonga came second in the CEO/Director General of the Year – Digital Transformation Leadership category, Head of ICT Nahashon Gitahi won second in the Head of ICT of the Year – Technology Leadership category, and the office placed third in the State Department/Independent Agency of the Year in the Digital Innovation category for the Uadilifu Case Management System.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and American AI company Anthropic signed a Joint Declaration on September 22, 2026, at the UN General Assembly, with President Ruto emphasizing Africa's need to pool resources and talent across the AI chain rather than depend on external systems.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, operated by Digital Realty following its acquisition of iColo, to expand its digital infrastructure and support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional digital connectivity. The government aims to position Kenya as East Africa's leading digital hub and attract investment in the digital economy.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Government officials said Kenya is working toward a safe and conducive environment for digital investors during the launch of a data centre platform. The PS for ICT and Digital Economy said the government will continue improving policy to attract investors and unlock opportunities in the digital economy sector.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya develops Vision 2060 to succeed Vision 2030, economists commissioned by President Ruto have raised the issue of corruption and wastage—a problem policymakers have avoided confronting—though public criticism suggests the initiative may be premature or a distraction from current economic hardship.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya prepares a new long-term development agenda beyond Vision 2030, the government's scorecard shows 66 per cent overall implementation of the 18-year-old blueprint across three pillars: social (59.5 per cent), political (88.2 per cent), and economic.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three technology firms—Atlancis Technologies, Everse Technology, and iXAfrica Data Centres—have launched Servernah Cloud, Kenya's first sovereign-hosted cloud and AI platform designed for regulated and mission-critical workloads, hosted at iXAfrica's data centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi. The launch marks a shift away from Kenya's historical reliance on offshore servers for sensitive government and business data.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja committed to long-term support for AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, pledging that Nairobi will become a permanent participant in the global GITEX network, one of the world's largest tech and AI event platforms.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government officially launched the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School as part of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, equipped with 20 laptops and supported by the broader Mukuru ICT Hub to enhance digital literacy and learning outcomes in an underserved area. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to embedding technology in education and ensuring learners have access to skills needed for the digital economy.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →