Kenya Bets on Data and Space Technology to Drive Growth, Attract Investors
NAIROBI,Kenya,June 4-Kenya is seeking to strengthen its appeal to investors and technology innovators by championing greater investment in data systems, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Nairobi is hosting Africa’s first Global Data Festival alongside the Kenya Space Expo and Conference, underscoring the nation’s commitment to leveraging data and space technology for economic growth and attracting investment.
- Over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries are attending the four-day event.
- Key organizations include the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the Kenya Space Agency.
- The conference highlights the economic return of data systems, estimated at an average of $32 for every $1 invested.
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