THE AFRICA TIMES | KENYA — Kenya has been urged to accelerate efforts to build an inclusive and responsible digital ecosystem. This ecosystem should respond to the needs of citizens while ensuring that emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are developed and deployed responsibly.
Call to Action at Women in STEM Africa Summit
ICT Authority Chief Executive Officer Jessy Maruti made this appeal during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026. The event took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where technology leaders, innovators, and stakeholders participated in discussions on Africa’s digital economy.
Designing Technology Around Users
The panel discussion concentrated on designing technology around the realities of its users. Participants highlighted the importance of removing barriers to digital participation and ensuring that communities are engaged in developing solutions that address their needs directly.
