President William Ruto is currently at the launch of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Development Centre in Kenya.
The head of state is accompanied by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and other stakeholders in the ICT Industry.
The company had in 2022 announced plans to set up a hub in Kenya in the move to attract a data hosting market in the country.
The local zone will serve as an infrastructure deployment that places computing, storage, database, and other services close to industry centres.
Nairobi's AWS now joins 16 other similar centres in the United States of America.
An additional 32 other centres will be launched in 26 countries around the world.
During the launch, Ruto said he had made a promise to Kenyans to make it possible for companies that want to set up in Kenya.
"As we do our part as government, we expect partners such as AWS to do their part. I am happy they have kept the promise," he said.
Ruto noted that Amazon recognises the bottom-up economic agenda, making it clear that the company has a strong vision of bringing in new technological challenges in Kenya.
"Congratulations to AWS for making it possible for Kenyans to explore their skills at talents. We have a great opportunity ahead of us working with Amazon," he noted.
"It is a good idea to be in Africa in this new era."
The head of state noted that the launch optimises an opportunity for the country to expand in Africa, in matters of technology and education.
"This year we are spending the largest budget on Education, just to make sure we get the base right," he said.
"Your presence in Nairobi is the next step, tell me what you want me to do, and I promise I will."
He noted that AWS's launch shows an intentional move about elevating its support to robust support in government and start-ups.
"AWS has been able to develop a cloud-based data application in conjunction with the Ministry of ICT in matters of COVID-19 in Kenya. I also congratulate AWS for looking out for people who are underprivileged. Congratulations Amazon!"