The digital economy is increasingly becoming a key driver in the global economy. It is projected that by 2026, it will account for 25% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up from 15.5 % in 2016.
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Kenya is amongst the few countries in Africa that are taking an early lead to tap the benefits of digital technologies for economic growth. As a result, while Africa expects the digital economy to contribute about 5.2% of its GDP by 2025, Kenya’s digital economy is expected to generate 9.24% of her total GDP by 2025. This, amongst other factors, demonstrates the importance of the digital economy to Kenya’s economic prospects and transformation. Therefore, interventions that can contribute to further strengthening the digital economy in Kenya are desirable. One such intervention is talent cultivation.
