Rebecca Miano Unveils Digital Superhighway to Boost Conservation and Create Youth Jobs
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By John Kariuki
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, EGH, has spotlighted Kenya’s plan to build a “Digital Superhighway” as a central pillar of the country’s economic transformation agenda. The initiative aims to expand internet access, digitize services, and fuel a thriving digital economy—while also advancing conservation efforts.
Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, CS Miano stressed the role of technology in addressing human-wildlife conflicts across Kenya and Lusaka Task Force (LATF) member states in Eastern and Southern Africa. She noted that Kenya is engaging Japanese partners to develop cutting-edge digital public infrastructure to improve conservation management and regional collaboration.
Under President William Ruto’s leadership, plans are underway to establish a modern command-and-control center and roll out digital infrastructure at the LATF Headquarters in Nairobi. According to Miano, this bold investment will strengthen conservation programs while creating new opportunities for Kenyan youth in ICT and wildlife management.
She emphasized that digital tools such as real-time wildlife monitoring, data analytics, and early warning systems are vital for sustainable conservation in an era of rising environmental pressures. Integrating technology, she added, will not only protect biodiversity but also empower communities by opening pathways to jobs and innovation.
The TICAD 9 discussions reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to blending innovation with environmental stewardship. By harnessing digital infrastructure, Kenya seeks to set a continental benchmark—where conservation, technology, and youth empowerment converge to shape a more sustainable future.
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