Gina M. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce | Ballotpedia
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo led members of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) to Nairobi, where she emphasized the impact of the Commerce-wide Africa strategy. During an event at the AmCham East Africa Business Summit, Secretary Raimondo announced U.S. private sector commitments and public-private partnerships aimed at strengthening bilateral commercial ties.
"I chose Kenya for my first official trip to Africa because of the strength of our relationship and because there is so much more our two nations can do together," stated Secretary Raimondo.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and Kenya’s Ministry for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy released a Joint Statement on Harnessing AI, Facilitating Data Flows, and Empowering Digital Upskilling. Additionally, Secretary Raimondo unveiled two Department of Commerce initiatives, including collaboration on data protection with African partners and the launch of an African Women Digital Leaders Training program.
Secretary Raimondo, together with Minister Eliud Owalo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy for Kenya, announced a commitment to harness AI, facilitate data flows, and empower digital upskilling.
Delegates participating in the mission announced various U.S. investments aimed at creating educational and career opportunities, as well as expanding access to critical internet infrastructure for communities in Nairobi, Kenya, and across the African continent.
The trip to Kenya underscored the commitment of the Biden Administration to Africa and showcased the optimism of U.S. companies regarding the opportunities in Kenya and the broader continent.
