Kenya ICT Industry Overview
The Kenyan ICT market is semi fragmented due to the presence of significant players like Microsoft Corporation, IBM, SAP SE, and Oracle Corporation. Market players are increasingly turning to partnerships and product launches to bolster their product portfolios and secure a lasting competitive edge.
- March 2024: In collaboration with the United Arab Emirates, Kenya unveiled a green-powered mega data center, positioning itself as a key player in the global digital landscape. Kenya's potential of 10 gigawatts in geothermal energy fuels this mega data center, setting a new standard for both scale and ambition. It marks the dawn of an era where green energy powers digital infrastructure.
- April 2024: In collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) and the University of Nairobi, Cisco, a multinational technology company, unveiled its latest Cybersecurity Technology Experience Center. The center, situated at the University of Nairobi, focuses on bolstering Kenya's cyber defense efforts. It achieves this goal by offering skill development programs and training facilitated by the Cisco Networking Academy. As part of Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program in Kenya, this initiative aims to enhance employability and foster the digital economy.
Kenya ICT Market Leaders
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Honeywell International Inc
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The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
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Oracle Corporation
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Microsoft Corporation
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SAP SE
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order