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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 22, 2025
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Cloud revolution in Kenya's Sh17tr engine powered by local talent
The cloud is a democracy, famously stated Marc Benioff, and in Kenya, this democratic power is tangible...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is experiencing a significant "cloud revolution," rapidly adopting cloud computing as the invisible engine powering its digital transformation. This shift is reshaping businesses, government services, and individual connectivity, with a strong focus on developing local talent to drive this growth.
- The global cloud computing market is projected to reach over $5.15 trillion (Sh670 trillion) by 2034.
- The Ajira AWS re/Start program, implemented by eMobilis Technology Training Institute with support from Mastercard Foundation, has already produced over 2,300 certified cloud experts in Kenya.
- Cloud adoption is forecasted to contribute as much as Sh1.4 trillion (about $10–12 billion) to Kenya's economy by 2033, with the digital economy expected to contribute up to 9.24 percent of Kenya’s GDP by 2025.
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