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Ruto launches Silicon Savannah innovation park at UON

Teresiah Ngio by Teresiah Ngio
November 26, 2024
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On Monday, November 25, 2024, President William Ruto officially launched the University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House, Nairobi. This marks a significant step in the university’s vision to lead Africa in innovation, leadership, and sustainable development. The launch follows the unveiling of the university’s “Big 5” initiatives aimed at transforming Kenya into a hub for technological innovation.

In his address, President Ruto emphasized the importance of the Silicon Savannah Innovation Park in creating opportunities for Kenya’s youth. He encouraged young people to leverage the government’s efforts to help them succeed. “Your government is shaping the future, working for you and delivering opportunities for you to learn, work, create, and innovate your path to the future, and for Kenya,” he said. “The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is your platform to define the future of Kenya’s digital economy.”

The president described the project as a vital investment in Kenya’s future. “The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is not just an infrastructure project; it is an investment in our people, our future, and our global standing,” Ruto stated. He expressed confidence that Kenya would lead the 5th Industrial Revolution, turning the vision into a legacy of inclusive transformation.

The launch of the Innovation Park aims to address the high youth unemployment rate in Kenya by fostering job creation and enhancing the digital economy. President Ruto explained that the initiative would reshape Kenya’s economic landscape, saying, “By anchoring a robust technology and innovation ecosystem within a leading institution of higher learning, we strengthen links with industry and forge partnerships regionally and globally.”

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The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is one of several initiatives under the “Big 5” agenda, which includes projects like the Kenya Green Jobs Center and the Nairobi School of AI, aiming to boost the country’s digital and green economies.

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