Philip Thigo
KenyapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Philip Thigo is Kenya's Ambassador and Special Envoy on Technology in the Executive Office of the President, where he plays a crucial role in advancing the country's technological landscape and fostering international collaborations. He is expected to attend the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa, which aims to position the continent as a leader in the AI domain.
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Ambassador Philip Thigo said the summit would seek to move discussions beyond broad ethical principles and focus on practical actions.
Kenya to host global military AI Summit, a first for AfricaKenya· 2026-06-21Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo said the festival comes at a critical time as countries work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Embrace data for sustainable growth, policymakers urgedKenya· 2026-06-03
Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, discussed the defining elements of the Intelligence Economy.
Kenya, Italy hand 120 African startups keys to AI revolutionKenya· 2026-02-11
Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo said that the launch signals Kenya’s focus on food security, green industrialisation and inclusive growth through technology.
Nairobi picked to host world's largest food trade platformKenya· 2026-01-31
Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, has been pivotal in elevating Africa’s voice in a debate historically dominated by the Global North.
Kenya takes global lead as Amb. Philip Thigo champions Africa's role on sustainable AIKenya· 2025-12-14Philip Thigo highlighted the need to bridge the artificial intelligence gap in southern countries.
المملكة تقود مبادرة عالمية لبناء قدرات الذكاء الاصطناعي
Saudi Arabia· 2025-11-04
Ambassador Philip Thigo urged African leaders to embrace a mindset for the 'intelligent age.'
Safaricom banks on innovation as it launches 2025 sustainability reportKenya· 2025-10-08
Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, called it a turning point.
One in five Kenyan youth on Zindi secures a career shift, study findsKenya· 2025-09-28
Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, reiterated that it is only through collaboration that developing countries can thrive in the current labour market.
Kenya bets on TechPlomacy to enhance inclusive digital literacyKenya· 2025-07-17
Philip Thigo is the Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya and contributed insights on AI's role in Africa.
Africa must leverage AI for growth – NITDA
Nigeria· 2025-04-18
Amb. Philip Thigo is the Ambassador & Special Envoy on Technology in the Executive Office of the President of Kenya.
Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in AprilKenya· 2025-03-26
