The 70th AFRALTI Governing Council Meeting successfully concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, marking yet another milestone in AFRALTI’s mission to advance Africa’s digital transformation. The gathering brought together representatives from member states across the region to reflect on AFRALTI’s journey and set the course for the future of ICT capacity building, research, and innovation.

From the outset, the tone was clear: AFRALTI is more than a training institute. It is a unifying platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, dedicated to shaping Africa’s ICT landscape. Delegates celebrated AFRALTI’s achievements in connectivity, IoT, AI, and startup acceleration, while highlighting its critical role in closing Africa’s digital skills gap.

Strong call to action emerged from the deliberations: to expand membership, deepen partnerships, and ensure inclusivity by empowering women, youth, and underserved communities. This vision reflects AFRALTI’s belief that digital transformation must be people centered and equitable, leaving no one behind.

As the host nation, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to supporting AFRALTI’s growth, underscoring the Institute’s role as a regional hub for ICT capacity development. The discussions also emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation, with member states recognizing that shared challenges require collective solutions.

Member states present including Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Eswatini, The Gambia, and South Africa left Nairobi with renewed determination to drive Africa’s digital transformation together.

The 70th Council Meeting was not just a reflection on progress, but a commitment to the future: a resilient, innovative, and connected Africa, powered by AFRALTI’s unique blend of training, research, and regional collaboration.