Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenya and other African nations to finance their own national data systems to avoid dependency on foreign intelligence, which he warned could hinder local development.

• Kindiki stressed the need for Africa to invest in its own data generation capabilities, comparing data systems to critical infrastructure like roads and telecommunications.
• The call was made during the opening of the Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo and Conference in Nairobi on Tuesday.
• The conference, attracting over 1,000 delegates from 65 countries, focused on data, digital innovation, and space technology's role in governance and economic transformation.

First Lady Rachel Ruto has launched a new initiative to connect Kenyan women entrepreneurs with international markets, aiming to expand global opportunities for locally made products.

• The initiative will be coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in collaboration with other government agencies.
• Key stakeholders include the Diaspora Women Leaders Caucus and the Joyful Women Organization, which currently supports over 250,000 women.
• The partnership seeks to strengthen export pathways, improve access to international buyers, and create structured value chains to boost women-led enterprises.

At the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, urged for a continental digital economy that includes persons with disabilities.

• An estimated 80 million Africans with disabilities risk being excluded from technological advancements.
• Key participants included CS William Kabogo, disability inclusion advocate Paul, and Silent Cafe Uganda representative Sandra Doreen.
• The conference, organized by inABLE, focuses on digital accessibility and AI solutions, with a new initiative to develop unified digital accessibility standards for Africa.