President of Kenya, William Ruto, lauded Kenya’s tech advancements at the World Governments Summit, emphasising the digital economy’s transformative potential for youths William Ruto claimed that during the trip to the US, he learned that Apple employs about 23,000 Kenyans working remotely in Nairobi Kenyans were sceptical about the number of employees working for Apple from Nairobi, stating it is not possible to have 14% of the workforce Read
President Ruto lauded the significant advancements achieved by Kenya in the technology sector during his address at the World Governments Summit held in Dubai, UAE. Emphasising the potential of the digital economy, he underscored the transformative opportunities it offers for Kenyan youth.
President Ruto showcased Kenya’s position as a regional leader in technological innovation, commending the success of M-Pesa, the mobile banking platform, as a homegrown solution that has revolutionised financial services in the country. Apple employs 23,000 Kenyans During his speech, President Ruto shared insights from his trip to the United States in September last year for the U.S.-Kenya Business Roadshow. He recounted a conversation with Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, where he learned that the multinational corporation employs approximately 23,000 Kenyans in Nairobi alone.
President Ruto expressed his optimism about the myriad opportunities available to young Kenyans, highlighting the impact of remote work facilitated by the digital economy.
He noted that individuals can now work for global employers without the need to leave their homes, citing examples of Kenyan youth employed by international companies while residing in their homeland.
