Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Digital and Energy Solutions as Connected Africa Summit Opens in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya, April 28, 2026 — Huawei has showcased its latest digital connectivity and energy innovations at the opening of the 15th Connected Africa Summit, as African leaders call for deeper collaboration to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation.
The company hosted Kithure Kindiki at its exhibition booth during the official launch of the summit at The Edge Convention Centre, where he toured cutting-edge solutions in fibre connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 technology, digital power, and renewable energy.
During the visit, the Deputy President was taken through Huawei’s high-speed fibre solutions designed for rapid deployment and easier maintenance, as well as a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 router offering ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity for homes, businesses, and public institutions. The router features a built-in battery capable of sustaining up to four hours of usage during power outages.
Speaking at the summit, Prof. Kindiki underscored Africa’s readiness to take charge of its digital future, urging a shift from pilot projects to full-scale implementation. He emphasized that the next phase of growth will depend on stronger alignment, interoperability, and trust across countries to build a unified African digital market.
He was accompanied by William Kabogo and other senior government officials attending the four-day forum.
The summit, organized by the ICT Authority of Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, has drawn policymakers, innovators, and private sector leaders from across the continent. Key industry players, including Safaricom, are participating.
Held under the theme “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,” the forum is focusing on scaling digital transformation through policy alignment, infrastructure investment, and cross-border collaboration.
High-level discussions on the opening day explored the role of Digital Public Infrastructure and artificial intelligence in driving inclusive growth. Leaders highlighted the urgent need to break down fragmented systems that hinder seamless movement of data, services, and innovation across borders.
From the private sector, Peter Ndegwa noted that Africa already has the foundations of a digital economy but lacks policy alignment. He urged regulators to prioritise interoperability and remove structural barriers slowing integration.
Huawei’s Global Vice President for Optical Product Line, Zhai Haipeng, stressed that technology alone is not enough, pointing to the need for investment in skills and human capital to sustain digital growth.
The summit has attracted delegations from at least 14 African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, among others.
Huawei said its participation reflects a long-term commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation through resilient infrastructure, inclusive innovation, and strategic partnerships. As deliberations continue in Nairobi, the summit is expected to strengthen continental cooperation and fast-track the development of a unified and competitive African digital economy.
