Kenya, in its pursuit of technological partners to aid its digital transformation, is turning to international collaborations and strategic investments to achieve its goals. Germany stands out as a potential key partner in this endeavor.

German company Lufthansa Industry Solutions, specializing in IT consulting and systems integration, has recently announced its intention to invest in Kenya. On July 9, a delegation led by CEO Jörn Messner (photo, right) and Chief Commercial Officer Joern-Matthias Derrer met with John Kipchumba Tanui (photo, left), Principal Secretary for Information Technology, Communications, and Digital Economy of Kenya, to discuss potential collaborations.

"They are exploring Digital investment opportunities in Kenya, seeking potential partnerships and planning to establish their center in the country, joining major players like AWS and Microsoft. Kenya is actively encouraging such investments to boost economic growth and innovation," John Kipchumba Tanui announced on X.

Lufthansa Industry Solutions, a subsidiary of the German national airline Lufthansa, assists clients in their digital transformation. Their expertise includes implementing integrated flight folders (iFF) for pilots, digitizing documentation processes for airlines, providing private 5G networks for businesses, and more.

The proposed partnership with Kenya could strengthen local technological infrastructure and enhance the country’s digital capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to position Kenya as a regional tech hub, supporting its vision to become a digital innovation center in East Africa.

Samira Njoya