Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and supportive policy frameworks, according to TechTrends KE. The pledges were announced during a Ministerial Breakfast Briefing held on the sidelines of the fourth ITW and Datacloud Africa Conference in Nairobi. The event brought together government officials and industry stakeholders to discuss ways of advancing the country's digital agenda and attracting further investment into the sector.

Kenya is seeking to expand its data-center capacity as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services grows. Digital Realty has officially opened NBO2, a new 6.4-megawatt facility in Nairobi's Karen suburb, located about 300 meters from its existing NBO1 site. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the expansion of the company's Nairobi campus strengthens Kenya's position as a regional hub for cloud computing, connectivity and digital infrastructure amid the ongoing AI boom.

Kenya's government has intensified efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure in a bid to expand connectivity, spur the digital economy and drive economic growth, according to state broadcaster KBC. Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure is no longer simply a technology issue but a critical foundation for the economy and the delivery of essential services. Isaboke made the remarks while officially opening an event, though further details were not provided in the report.

East Africa's largest artificial intelligence summit commenced in Nairobi, bringing together over 400 senior policymakers, technology executives, and international institutions. The event aims to unify fragmented digital initiatives into a cohesive strategy for AI governance and infrastructure development. The Inclusive AI Everything Summit is part of the three-day AI Everything Kenya × GITEX Kenya event held at the Sarit Expo Centre.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

Parliament has approved the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Agency in Kenya, aimed at coordinating the country's response to digital threats. This decision comes as Kenya's digital economy grows and raises questions about how to protect infrastructure that increasingly relies on software and networks. Currently, Kenya has several existing cyber institutions addressing these challenges.