Kazakhstan and Kenya are expanding cooperation in the fields of GovTech, FinTech, and AI.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and William Ruto participated in the business forum “Kazakhstan – Kenya.”

During the event, it was noted that relations between Kazakhstan and Kenya are at an active stage of development, facilitated by political support and mutual interest in expanding cooperation between the two countries.

Special attention at the forum was given to the development of the IT sector, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and technological partnership.

Discussions emphasized the importance of deepening interaction in the fields of GovTech and FinTech, as well as exchanging experience in e-government and digital public services. Prospects for cooperation in the areas of artificial intelligence and space technologies were also outlined.

The parties noted that the memorandums signed in the fields of IT and space technologies create a foundation for long-term cooperation and the implementation of joint projects between the countries.

Kazakhstan also presented its experience in developing the digital economy and institutional framework aimed at attracting international technology companies and investors to the IT sector.

Within the framework of the forum, opportunities for further expansion of cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, and technological development were discussed, including participation in joint initiatives and exchange of experience between the IT ecosystems of the two countries.

Particular emphasis was placed on the desire to develop practical interaction within international financial and investment platforms, as well as creating conditions for expanding the presence of technology companies in the markets of Kazakhstan and Kenya.

William Ruto, during the forum, highlighted the potential for forming closer economic and technological ties between Central Asia and East Africa, including the development of transport and digital infrastructure, as well as expanding cooperation in the fields of investment and innovation.

In conclusion, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing the partnership between Kazakhstan and Kenya, with a special focus on IT, digitalization, and high-tech sectors of the economy.

Source: akorda.kz