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AI as a growth accelerator: Why East Africa is emerging as a testbed for digital transformation

Guest WriterThe Big Story Thought LeadershipNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025

As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, one question is rising to the top of boardroom agendas: how do organisations stay steady when the environment around them keeps shifting? The latest KPMG Africa CEO Outlook suggests that leaders are beginning to find their answer. AI has moved from the margins to the centre of strategic thinking, with 71% of African CEOs investing in AI and talent to strengthen growth and resilience. In East Africa specifically, 40% of CEOs now view AI as a critical tool for operational efficiency…

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KPMG 2025 CEO Outlook: Africa’s CEOs Bet on AI, Talent, and Sustainability to Power Next Growth Wave

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & Analysis The Big StoryNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures…

From Demography to Digital Power: Rethinking East Africa’s Path to Inclusive Growth

Kisakye ImaniThe Big StoryNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Technology is reshaping East Africa’s economy and society. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, shares with CEO Magazine how the region can harness its youthful population, strengthen digital infrastructure, and build an inclusive digital future. East Africa is rapidly advancing in technology and innovation. What is driving this momentum? The main driver is our demography: a very young population that is naturally digital. Our youth are tech-savvy, literate, and connected, and English, the global language of business, is widely spoken. Equally important is regional cooperation. East African countries are investing in shared digital infrastructure,…

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