President Uhuru Kenyatta has rooted for a digitally-driven economy as he seeks to leave behind a legacy upon completion of his second and final term in government.
Speaking when he witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the CBK and MAS, Uhuru said that technology has played an immense role in the economic growth of most countries in the world, adding that Kenya should take the same route.
Uhuru, who is completing his second and final term in government, praised the two firms following the agreement.
He noted that such partnerships are good for the economic growth of the country, adding that time has come for investors to go digital.
“This initiative between our two Central Banks aligns well with the ongoing drive by my Government to introduce a ‘‘single source of truth’’ digital identity,” Uhuru said.
He also said that the collaboration of both private and public sectors is critical when it comes to the creation of robust and resilient digital economies.
The head of state also said that his government is committed to ensuring the country achieves the Big Four Agenda.
The meeting attracted different stakeholders including inventors, entrepreneurs, media, university student, technology scholars and researchers among other groups of people from different walks of life.