Also known as: Amb Philip Thigo · Ambassador Thigo · H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo · Ambassador Philip Thigo · Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo · Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo
Philip Thigo — Kenya's Special Tech Envoy, overseeing the Microsoft-G42 data centre project and promoting AI infrastructure development.
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Citizen Digital
… Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo said the festival comes at a critical time as countries work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Kenya lobbies for more investments in data, space technology and AICitizen Digital
… Kenya’s Special Technology Envoy, Philip Thigo, dismissed reports suggesting the project had stalled, arguing that the President’s comments were meant to highlight the urgency of expanding the country’s energy infrastructure rather than signalling cancellation. …
Kenya's $1B Microsoft data centre project in limbo over power concernsCitizen Digital
… rmanent role in global AI and tech network By Citizen Reporter May 20, 2026 07:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter GITEX Global President Trixie LohMirmand, Special Envoy on Technlogy Ambassador Philip Thigo …
Nairobi seeks permanent role in global AI and tech networkCitizen Digital
… ola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); He will serve alongside MAG Chair Jennifer Chung of the technical community, with Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo …
Sing’oei appointed IGF 2026 co-chair as Kenya prepares to host global internet governance forumCitizen Digital
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Kenya hosts AI summit as leaders push for digital sovereigntyThe Standard
… With the right safeguards, it can significantly improve how services are delivered to citizens,” Kenya’s special envoy for technology Philip Thigo said. …
How AI is transforming financial services and business in KenyaThe Standard
… Kenya’s Special Envoy for Technology Philip Thigo, earlier noted that Kenya has been at the forefront of adopting digital technology and is well-positioned to integrate and develop AI. …
Taiwan firm to unveil AI computers at tech conferenceCitizen Digital
… Ambassador Philip Thigo noted that the country’s strength lies in its ability to merge technical innovation with a deep contextual understanding of local challenges. …
Surge in talent and startups signals Kenya’s new digital frontierCitizen Digital
Kenya’s Ksh.129B Microsoft Data Centre project still on, Ambassador Thigo clarifies By Willy Lusige May 09, 2026 05:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya’s Special Tech Envoy, Amb Philip Thigo. …
Kenya’s Ksh.129B Microsoft Data Centre project still on, Ambassador Thigo clarifiesThe Standard
… Kenya's Special Envoy for Technology Philip Thigo has backed this data, noting that the country has been at the forefront of adopting digital technology and is well-positioned to integrate and develop artificial intelligence (AI). …
Tech envoy: Kenya taking the lead in adoption of digital toolsKenya is hosting the first African edition of the Global Data Festival, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries to explore how data and space technologies can drive sustainable development. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Director General emphasized the role of data in evidence-based decision-making and inclusive development.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is hosting the first African edition of the Global Data Festival, bringing together over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries to explore how data and space technologies can drive sustainable development. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Director General emphasized the role of data in evidence-based decision-making and inclusive development.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's $1 billion Microsoft-G42 data centre project in Olkaria, announced during President Ruto's 2024 US State Visit, is now in limbo as questions arise over whether the country's electricity generation capacity can support the mega project. President Ruto has publicly admitted the country's current power capacity may be inadequate for the facility.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 United Nations Internet Governance Forum in December. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr Abraham Korir Sing'oei has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Host Country Co-Chair of the forum's Multistakeholder Advisory Group.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya launched the inaugural AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya conference in Nairobi, described as East Africa's largest AI and technology event, bringing together government officials, investors, and technology firms. Leaders called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, local AI development, and regional cooperation to help Africa compete globally in artificial intelligence.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to McKinsey, AI could add 2.6 per cent to Kenya's annual GDP by 2030, driven largely by the financial sector. Banks and fintech companies are deploying AI systems for fraud detection, credit scoring, customer service automation, and expanded lending access to underserved populations.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Taiwanese tech company ASUS will unveil its portfolio of AI-enabled personal computers at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) summit in Kenya (May 19–21), its first time being held in the country. The company sees Kenya as a critical market for its African expansion and will showcase products including the ExpertBook series and workstation PCs that enable on-device AI processing.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has seen a sharp rise in AI-focused startups over the past five years that target challenges across agriculture, healthcare, fintech, logistics, and climate resilience, driven by a growing pool of skilled developers, data scientists, and AI researchers supported by expanded access to AI education.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Special Tech Envoy Amb Philip Thigo has dismissed reports that the Ksh.129 billion Microsoft-G42 data centre project has been suspended, clarifying that President Ruto's remarks on energy capacity were not a halt signal but an acknowledgement of the need to expand electricity generation to support the facility.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report, Kenya leads the world in AI tool usage, with 97.5 per cent of internet users aged 16 and above engaging with AI platforms monthly. Kenya's Special Envoy for Technology Philip Thigo said the country should invest in building more data centres to handle its own data, as Africa represents only about one per cent of the world's AI computing capacity.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →