Advertisement Safaricom Becomes Title Sponsor of Connected Africa Summit 2026Tech firm commits KES 22 million to support regional digital transformation dialogueSafaricom has committed KES 22 million as the title sponsor of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, set to take place next week.The summit will bring together key decision-makers from across Africa to shape the continents digital transformation agenda. Governments across the region are accelerating efforts to modernise public services and expand digital access.Driving Scalable Digital SolutionsSafaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said Africas digital journey has reached a critical stage.Africas digital journey is no longer about what is possible. It is about what can work at scale, he said. Governments need partners who can deliver secure, practical, and integrated solutions that improve everyday services.He added that solutions must remain connected, secure, and designed around how citizens interact with public services.Safaricom Becomes Title Sponsor of Connected Africa Summit 2026Supporting Regional CollaborationSafaricom has supported the summit since its launch in 2009. Over the years, the platform has brought together governments, industry players, and development partners to drive the regions digital agenda.We have seen how collaboration has shaped key milestones, from infrastructure expansion to the growth of the digital superhighway, Ndegwa said. These are not just policy wins. They form the foundation of a functional digital economy.The summit comes at a time when African governments are pushing bold digitisation strategies. Many aim to improve service delivery, expand access, and modernise critical systems.Safaricoms sponsorship underscores its continued role in supporting digital transformation across the continent.The post Safaricom Becomes Title Sponsor of Connected Africa Summit 2026 appeared first on Africa Business News.