Cloud and AI Lead at Huawei Kenya Summit
Cloud and AI Lead at Huawei Kenya Summit
Huawei Technologies hosted the Huawei Cloud & Connect Summit Kenya 2025 on May 16 in Nairobi, bringing together over 600 participants. Government leaders, industry experts, and technology partners explored how cloud and AI can shape Kenya’s digital future. Held under the theme “Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smart Kenya”, the summit highlighted Kenya’s ambition to become a digital powerhouse in Africa.
During the Connect Session, public and private sector leaders shared ideas on how cloud infrastructure and AI could unlock national growth. Key discussions focused on case studies, public-private partnerships, and practical strategies for digital acceleration.
Victor Guo, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business, emphasized the role of cloud as the backbone of Kenya’s AI journey. “Cloud is not just support—it’s the catalyst for transforming entire industries,” he said. Huawei’s 27-year partnership with Kenya, he added, has evolved from building telecom infrastructure to powering a digital economy through advanced cloud solutions.
Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025–2030 reinforces this vision, targeting AI integration in key sectors like energy, healthcare, transport, and agriculture. Huawei’s cloud platforms are designed to support this transformation with scalable, secure, and intelligent systems.
Cloud and AI Lead at Huawei Kenya Summit
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Several speakers shared how Huawei’s cloud technologies are already reshaping their industries. Robert Mugo, ICT General Manager at Kenya Power, said cloud-based platforms are helping build a smarter, more resilient energy grid. “We’re not just improving efficiency—we’re preparing for a clean energy future,” he noted.
Kevin Judah of Co-operative Bank highlighted gains from upgrading to Huawei’s private cloud and SD-WAN systems. “It’s helped us scale faster, enhance customer service, and deliver seamless digital banking,” he said.
Eng. W. R. Oginga of KURA discussed the impact of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). “These cloud-based systems support real-time traffic management and safer, smarter roads for Kenya’s growing cities,” he explained.
John Paul Okwiri, CEO of Konza Technopolis, praised Huawei’s role in Kenya’s digital transformation. “Our secure government cloud services and AI-ready data center are key enablers. We’re also building local talent to support a thriving digital economy,” he said.
Huawei’s commitment to Kenya’s digital future is further reinforced through strategic collaborations. Shailendra Yadav of SYBYL emphasized that Huawei’s technologies help companies stay competitive through better efficiency and innovation. Meanwhile, Hussein Popat of Computech noted how the partnership has empowered businesses to keep up with rapid digital changes.
Reflecting on Huawei’s long-standing presence, Victor Guo concluded, “We’ve grown alongside Kenya. From communication networks to today’s AI-powered systems, our goal is to help build a smart, inclusive, and prosperous nation.”
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