Kindiki Urges Kenya and Africa to Finance Own Data Systems to Avoid Dependency on Foreign Intelligence

Kindiki said African nations must prioritize locally generated data as a key pillar of future economic growth, governance, and development. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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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.

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