Adam Lane

Government Affairs, Huawei Kenya.
Passionate about tech and sustainable development

[ISACA KENYA CHAPTER @Isaca_kenya]

Leakey Peter, Solutions Architect, Huawei Technologies, delivered a session on “Building the AI-Ready Government: Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Public Services.”

He traced the evolution of AI from systems that simply know to systems that can act, highlighting the shift from basic automation to deep intelligence. He noted that public services are increasingly moving from AI models to AI agents, enabling greater efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery outcomes.

The session explored the vision of an intelligent society, intelligent government, and intelligent economy, where AI-powered infrastructure supports smarter decision-making and citizen-centric services. Key use cases included smart public services (G2C and G2B), AI-integrated solutions, and intelligent transport systems, demonstrating how AI can enhance government performance, efficiency, and digital transformation at scale.

[Huawei Kenya @HuaweiKenya]

Strengthening cybersecurity and nurturing the next generation of tech talent took centre stage at Pwani University, yesterday where university leadership and ICT stakeholders engaged on digital safety, data protection and opportunities in technology.

The engagement brought together Vice-Chancellor Prof. James H. P. Kahindi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rose Ruto-Korir, Acting Dean Prof. Simon Muriu, Dr. Fanuel Keheze, Dr. John Mbogholi, and Peter Arnold, Assistant Lecturer in Computer Science. Huawei Kenya was represented by Adam Lane, Director of Policy and Partnerships.

The discussions highlighted the importance of building cybersecurity awareness within higher learning institutions while equipping students with the knowledge to navigate an increasingly connected world.

Students were also encouraged to participate in the ongoing Huawei ICT Competition, showcasing their technical abilities, embracing innovation and exploring opportunities in the global ICT ecosystem.

The engagement forms part of the Cybersecurity Week Sensitization Programme led by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, through the State Department for TVET, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies Kenya and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).

[Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS @tanuijohn]

𝗞𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱

In Vienna this week, the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy won the 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the World Broadband Association Broadband Excellence Awards 2026, for 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 — Africas first AI-operated Giga-City.

We were shortlisted alongside CTM and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.

My sincere thanks to Amb. Valerie Rugene, our Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission @KenyaEmbVienna , who received the award on my behalf and on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya.

For those of us who have spent years on this project, what this award validates is not a concept. It is work that was done.

A 79-kilometre fibre backbone laid across the city. Smart poles and public Wi-Fi feeding an Intelligent Operations Centre that monitors the city in real time. A wastewater reclamation facility that recovers up to 90 per cent of treated water. An automated underground waste system. The Konza National Data Centre serving government and local businesses. And the The Open University of Kenya, Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) and Riara University Univplaced deliberately inside the city, so that research sits next to enterprise.

𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. My appreciation goes to H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto, whose leadership has kept digital infrastructure at the centre of the national agenda; to the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy; to the Technopolis Development Authority (formerly Konza Technopolis Development Authority); and above all to the engineers, planners, contractors and young innovators who have built Konza line by line, duct by duct, server by server. A word to the young engineers in particular: this award is yours. The world has just confirmed what you already knew — that work done to global standard in Kenya is recognised as global standard.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱. Konza was always meant to be a model others could copy, not a monument others could admire. Our task now is to accelerate it, to connect it to the rest of the country, and to share what we have learned with cities across Africa facing the same questions we faced ten years ago.

Asanteni sana.

[Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) @KENIAupdates]

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟵𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.
We celebrate this progress and the collective effort of Kenya’s innovation ecosystem. Under the leadership of @WilliamsRuto, KeNIA continues to drive a deliberate and coordinated national effort to strengthen Kenya’s innovation performance. We coordinate with @WIPO and work with local agencies responsible for data submission to strengthen reporting, address data gaps, and track progress across the GII indicators.

The establishment of the multi-agency Global Innovation Index Steering Committee has strengthened shared responsibility for this work, bringing institutions together to align data, policy and action. Kenya’s hosting of WIPO Director General Daren Tang, including his engagement with H.E. the President and participation in our Kenya Startup Festival, further deepened collaboration on intellectual property and innovation commercialisation.

These intentional steps are building the partnerships and coordination needed to advance Kenya’s innovation ambitions.

As we celebrate this improvement, we know there's still significant work ahead. Our ambition is to position Kenya among the world’s top 50 innovation economies. Achieving this requires sustained investment in research, stronger links between academia and industry, greater support for innovators and reliable data that captures our national progress.

We thank all institutions, agencies, and partners contributing to this journey. Together, we can translate Kenya’s ingenuity into globally competitive enterprises, jobs and economic growth.
#EnablingInnovation #GlobalInnovationIndex

[African Telecommunication Union @atu_uat]

As more Africans come online, #IPv6 provides the address space networks need, but countries must prepare to put it to use. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. Register at https://t.co/t7aJdGZ1zB and 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁, 𝟯 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘.𝗔.𝗧.

[Safaricom Business @Saf_Business]

Introducing Safaricom Business #SDWAN

A managed way to bring multiple connectivity options together through one intelligent network layer, giving businesses greater visibility and control across distributed operations.

One intelligent layer. More control.

#SafaricomBusiness

[Mohammed Hersi : Mr Optimist @mohammedhersi]

Makofi jameni 👏👏👏
@rebecca_miano @JuliusKBitok @PSMuseiya @MKTravelExpo @magicalkenya @JuneChepkemei

[TECH4ALL @HUAWEI_TECH4ALL]

This World Teachers' Day, we stand with the educators shaping our future.

Through Kenya's DigiSchool project, connectivity and digital resources are helping teachers prepare lessons and make learning more engaging.

[Adam Lane @_ail]

RT @ODPC_KE: Catch Senior Deputy Data Commissioner Oscar Otieno @otienoscar_ke tonight on Radio Jambo’s Mazungumzo Wazi Wazi, as he joins @…

[Adam Lane @_ail]

@ICTAuthorityKE @MoICTKenya Very interesting research findings shared by @WorldBankKenya on e-commerce and AI and the impact on jobs with good recommendations. Very aligned with my personal thinking and good discussion too.

[Adam Lane @_ail]

Looking forward to the critically important discussion today @ICTAuthorityKE @MoICTKenya

[Adam Lane @_ail]

Jumia identifies key challenge of delivering an item for less than 2 USD across the country in order to be affordable to customer. Also reflects on targeting necessary goods in rural areas rather than desired goods in urban areas.

[Min. of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports @moyasa_ke]

It's Nairobi to host World Athletics Championship in 2029. We welcome to the World to Kenya.

[OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER @ODPC_KE]

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) was pleased to join @MoICTKenya, @HuaweiKenya and other partners in celebrating the graduation of 330 young people from Keiyo South Constituency following the successful completion of the Huawei Digitrack Digital Skills Programme.

The event was graced by Energy Cabinet Secretary @OpiyoWandayi, Principal Secretary State Department for ICT and Digital Economy PS @tanuijohn, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, Keiyo South Member of Parliament @GideonKimaiyo_ and @_ail Lane from Huawei.

Representing the ODPC, Assistant Director – Corporate Communications @carolynetanui_ highlighted the importance of integrating both digital skills and knowledge of data protection to the young people as they enter Kenya’s growing digital economy in order to create a safe and secure digital environment that fosters creativity, growth, and trust.

"Data protection is a critical enabler of digital transformation and public trust, rather than a barrier to innovation. I encourage you to apply data protection principles in your respective fields and contribute to a secure, trusted and sustainable digital ecosystem, " she said.

[TECH4ALL @HUAWEI_TECH4ALL]

Skills on Wheels brings digital skills training to underserved communities in Kenya through DigiTruck. The solar-powered mobile classroom reached nearly 7,500 people across 38 communities by 2025. Stay tuned for more TECH4ALL initiatives at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai.

[Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS @tanuijohn]

🎓 Huawei Kenya DigiTruck Graduation: Equipping Keiyo South’s Next Generation of Digital Champions

Keiyo is globally renowned as the home of champions. From the high-altitude training grounds, generations of athletes have risen to compete on the world stage. Champions, however, are not made on race day; they are built through discipline, training and persistence.

Today in Nyaru, we celebrated another kind of champion — 330 young men and women from Keiyo South who successfully completed a digital literacy programme through the Huawei DigiTruck.

Their graduation marks the beginning of a new race: the race for opportunity in a rapidly growing digital economy.

The ceremony was graced by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Hon. @OpiyoWandayi, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Hon. William Kisang, @_ail Lane from Huawei and hosted by the area Member of Parliament, Hon. @GideonKimaiyo_ .

Digital transformation must reach every community. While the Government continues to expand connectivity through the National Digital Superhighway and last-mile fibre infrastructure, digital skills remain equally critical to ensuring that citizens can meaningfully participate in the digital economy.

Through the solar-powered Huawei DigiTruck, the Keiyo South cohort received practical, hands-on digital skills, bringing training closer to communities that might otherwise face barriers to access.

I challenged the graduates to keep moving forward:

1. Teach one other person what you have learned.
2. Take the next step by pursuing advanced digital skills.
3. Build and create, not just consume — use technology to learn, innovate and earn.

My appreciation to Huawei Technologies through its @HUAWEI_TECH4ALL initiative and Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) for partnering with us to advance digital inclusion.

Congratulations to the Keiyo South cohort and the winners of the DigiTruck Innovation Competition. The training may be complete, but the journey has just begun.

Also present were officers from @ODPC_KE, @TechnopolisKE , @ICTAuthorityKE among other government officials.

@MoICTKenya , @ictdigitalke

[Adam Lane @_ail]

A classroom doesn't have to stay within four walls. With devices, connectivity and practical training on board, the #TECH4ALL DigiTruck brings digital learning closer to communities. Stay tuned for more Skills on Wheels stories! #DigiSkills

[Presidential DigiTalent Programme @DigiTalentKenya]

Your Digital Future Starts Here!

Are you a passionate ICT graduate ready to transform your skills into real-world impact?

The Presidential Digital Talent Internship Program Cohort XI is your gateway to a 12-month journey of learning, mentorship, innovation & career growth.

[KICTANet @KICTANet]

🕊️Rest In Peace Rosemary Koech Kimwatu.
Link to our full tribute: https://t.co/JT4DxDm7Ub

[Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS @tanuijohn]

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘 – 𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗫𝗜

Applications are now open for 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗫𝗜 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗣𝗗𝗧𝗣).

The programme has already benefited over 𝟯,𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, helping bridge the talent-readiness gap between university and industry through practical workplace experience, mentorship, professional networks and exposure to real-world technology environments. ⁠

PDTP is also helping build a stronger pipeline of job-ready digital talent—supporting employers to access skilled young professionals while reducing the time and cost associated with onboarding and developing new talent.

Opportunities cover 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗜, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮/𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

I encourage all 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 to seize this opportunity and apply.

📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

👉 Apply through the DigiTalent Recruitment Portal⁠ : https://t.co/vLWiEh64TZ

Let us continue building Kenya’s next generation of digital talent and positioning our young people for opportunities in the growing digital economy.