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April 24, 2026
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Kenya to host Africa's digital economy summit as push for unified market intensifies

Kenya to host Africa's digital economy summit as push for unified market intensifies

The four-day meeting will bring together delegations from Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, Gabon, Guinea, Chad and Zimbabwe, alongside the African Union Commission...

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Kenya is set to host the 15th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS2026) from April 27 to 30 in Nairobi, aiming to accelerate the development of a unified African digital market.

  • The summit's theme is 'Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,' with a focus on tangible delivery rather than just discussion.
  • Key participants will include ministers, tech leaders, the African Union Commission, the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the Smart Africa initiative.
  • Notable goals include establishing a continental data governance framework, a digital trade implementation list, and a pipeline of digital infrastructure projects, emphasizing the need for Africa to shape its own digital future and avoid inheriting global standards.

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