Domain Summit Africa opens in Nairobi to strengthen continental digital partnerships
Date: 2026-02-24
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Domain
Summit Africa, a two-day strategic gathering uniting leaders from the global
domain industry, has officially commenced in Nairobi. Hosted by Domain Summit
London in partnership with KeNIC (.KE), the summit brings together ccTLD
operators, regulators, enterprise stakeholders, and innovators from Africa, the
USA, the UK, the Middle East, and Asia to foster collaboration and drive a
trusted digital ecosystem across the continent.
The
event emphasizes building sustainable partnerships and aligning governments,
regulators, and industry players around common goals for digital identity,
security, and connectivity. Key speakers highlighted the importance of trusted
domain infrastructure, with .KE positioned as a foundation for Kenya’s digital
identity framework.
KICTANet,
represented by Neema Masitsa, actively participated in multi-stakeholder
discussions, contributing to dialogues on shaping Africa’s digital future.
Other participating organizations include the ICT Authority, Communications
Authority of Kenya, Kenya Education Network, Africa Top Level Domains, ICANN,
TESPOK, and the Ministry of ICT.
Organizers
said the summit aims to strengthen the African domain ecosystem, foster
business collaboration, and ensure that digital development is guided by trust,
innovation, and shared standards.
