Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has committed KES 22 million as the title sponsor of the 2026 Connected Africa Summit set to take place next week, reinforcing its role in shaping Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
The summit is expected to convene some of the continent’s most influential decision-makers, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and technology sectors to accelerate progress in modernising public services and expanding digital access.
Speaking ahead of the event, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said Africa’s digital transformation has reached a critical phase where the focus must shift from possibility to scalability.
“Africa’s digital journey is at a point where it is no longer about what is possible, but what can work at scale. There has been strong progress in digitisation, but the focus now is on making systems work in a consistent and practical way. Governments need partners who can deliver integrated, secure, and practical solutions that improve how citizens experience services every day,” he said.
He added that the next phase of growth will depend on building interconnected and secure systems designed around everyday user needs, ensuring that digital services are both accessible and reliable.
The summit comes amid a broader push by African governments to implement ambitious digitalisation programmes aimed at improving service delivery, expanding connectivity, and modernising critical infrastructure.
Ndegwa noted that Safaricom has supported the summit since its inception in 2009, witnessing firsthand the impact of collaboration between public and private sector players in advancing the region’s digital agenda.
“Together, we have contributed to key milestones, from infrastructure expansion to the growth of the digital superhighway. These are not just policy wins—they are foundations for a functioning digital economy,” he said.
