Human Centred Digitalisation Phase II Kenya

About this project

Kenya is a strategic partner to the EU and a leader in digitalisation, with a vibrant innovation ecosystem, tech savvy young workforce, relatively robust infrastructure and commitment to human-centred policies. These strengths offer opportunities for European and Kenyan private sector, for digital labour market integration and further Global Gateway investments. This Action also provides an important avenue to address challenges of unequal internet access, especially for women and persons with disabilities, youth unemployment, corruption, climate change, and trust in digital services. This Action strengthens Team Europe¿s long-term digital partnership with Kenya, leveraging European public and private expertise and investments as part of a human-centred offer. The offer focuses on secure infrastructure investments to bridge the digital gap, and 360 support to equip Kenyans with the skills to thrive in the digital economy safely and securely on the basis of a human-centred policy and regulatory framework. As a Global Gateway Initiative and Equality flagship, the Action expands on the Digital Economy Package for Kenya launched in 2023. It contributes EUR 44 000 000 in grants, leveraging an expected EUR 130 000 000 in loans and EUR 5 300 000 in grants from Team Europe. In complementarity, the EU seeks to build a pipeline of EFSD+ investments in digital infrastructure, and to further digital diplomacy goals through the Team Europe Digital Hub.As part of the Team Europe Initiativ…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Kenya

Sectors

Employment creationPublic sector policy and administrative managementInformation and communication technology (ICT)

Focus

Climate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63077.

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