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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 19, 2026
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Africa must shift from consumers of technology to builders

By James Maitai NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 - Much of the conversations around the future of technology is shaped by what we can see the apps we use, the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The article argues that Africa must transition from being a consumer of technology to a builder, emphasizing the crucial role of underlying digital infrastructure in this transformation. This shift is evident in investments across the continent.
- Africa is investing heavily in digital infrastructure, including data centers and subsea cables, to support innovation.
- By James Maitai, Group Chief Technology Officer at Safaricom Plc, the article highlights Safaricom's 25-year journey in enabling building through purpose-driven innovation.
- The continent has a unique opportunity to power its digital infrastructure with renewable energy, creating a sustainable growth pathway.
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