Apple Has Employed Over 23,000 Kenyans Working Remotely, Ruto Says

President William on Tuesday today said that Apple has employed more than 23,000 Kenyans, all of whom are working remotely from Nairobi.

He made the statement during his speech at the Global World Summit in Dubai, According to Ruto, this highlights the transformative power of innovation. The President also cautioned about the potential risks that come with technological advancements. To illustrate his point, President Ruto shared a personal story about Brian Kipchumba, a college student from Kaboi, a rural village in Nandi County. Despite living in a remote area, Kipchumba is employed by an artificial intelligence company based in Germany.

"The game-changing possibilities arising from the convergence of a combination of energy, technology and the potential of our youth is brought into sharp focus by an experience I had a month ago in Kaiboi, a small village in rural Kenya, where I met a young diploma student. Brian Kipchumba works for an AI company based in Germany, from his laptop," Ruto said.

He further mentioned that this serves as an example of how technology can be a game-changer in unlocking the potential of young individuals. President Ruto reiterated his commitment to harnessing the energy, technology, and talent of Kenyan youth. He emphasized Kenya's innovative spirit, which constantly seeks to meet public demand, provide solutions to challenges, and deliver services efficiently while transforming obstacles into opportunities.

Moreover, Ruto emphasized the role of the digital economy in creating attractive job prospects for young Kenyans, allowing them to work for international employers without having to leave their homes. On the sidelines of the World Governments Summit on Monday, President Ruto engaged in discussions with various African leaders including Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Before his speech on Government Acceleration and Transformation at the summit, President Ruto highlighted the value of diplomatic connections and partnerships in promoting economic growth and regional cooperation.

"Kenya and Rwanda have shared values on trade and investment within East Africa and the African continent. Met President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE," he said in a statement on X.