Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum today with the opening of the three-day Safaricom Engineering Summit – Decode in Nairobi.
Convened by Safaricom in partnership with Microsoft, Google, Dell Technologies, and Huawei, the summit will bring together developers, innovators, and global tech leaders to shape the country’s next phase of digital growth.
Held under the theme Made for Kenya, this year’s summit celebrates the ingenuity, creativity and resilience that has positioned Kenya as a leader in technology and digital innovation from mobile-first platforms to inclusive digital ecosystems while bringing together the architects of this ecosystem to explore, learn, and collaborate.
More than 100,000 are expected to be engaged physically and virtually, reflecting the expanding influencing of Kenya’s technology ecosystem and the growing demand for practical, inclusive digital.
“The Kenyan people are known for their ingenuity, grit and hassle- constantly pushing boundaries and experimenting. Decode gives that energy a place to come alive. By bringing developers, creators, and problem-solvers together, we are creating solutions that can scale across Africa and beyond.” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom PLC.
Decode 4.0 reinforces Safaricom’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning and capacity building. Builder labs, code labs and mentorship programmes form a core part of the summit, enabling participants to engage with practical tools and platforms to build, experiment and scale solutions that address real-world challenges.
With a strong focus on the rise of intelligent systems, sessions at the summit are aligned to key growth areas including Artificial Intelligence, Fintech and Creative Tech emerging as critical drivers of Kenya’s next phase of economic transformation.
Beyond the summit, Safaricom will extend the impact of Decode through year‑round initiatives—including regional engagements dubbed Decode Cafés, code labs, and mentorship programmes for both developers and educators—that bring technology learning closer to communities nationwide. Participants will earn certificates and digital badges to validate their skills and progression as we advance along the digital talent pipeline.
Decode is Safaricom’s flagship tech forum, accelerating Kenya’s innovation ecosystem through powerful partnerships and talent growth.
