President Ruto hosts African leaders at State House Breakfast during Connected Africa Summit
Date: 2026-04-29
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Kenyan
President William Samoei Ruto has hosted a high-level working breakfast at
State House in Nairobi, bringing together ministers and senior government
officials from across Africa attending the Connected Africa Summit 2026.
The
engagement, held in honour of visiting delegations, was attended by cabinet
ministers, deputy ministers, principal secretaries, and heads of delegation
from multiple African countries, including Malawi, Uganda, Liberia, South
Sudan, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Angola, Algeria, Guinea, The Gambia, and the Republic
of Congo, alongside a special guest delegation from Chad.
According
to William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Digital Economy the meeting provided an opportunity for
leaders to strengthen collaboration around Africa’s digital transformation
agenda and deepen regional cooperation.
Discussions
at the gathering centred on advancing a unified approach to digital development
across the continent, with a shared vision of building an integrated digital
market and expanding connectivity.
The
State House meeting formed part of broader engagements at the summit, which has
convened policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to explore strategies
for accelerating digital inclusion, innovation, and cross-border integration.
Participants
underscored the importance of collective action in shaping Africa’s digital
future, with emphasis on building a connected and inclusive digital ecosystem
that supports economic growth and regional integration.
