President Børge Brende of the World Economic Forum (WEF) met with President William Ruto in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the WEF's plans to establish a Silicon hub in Kenya.

Speaking at the meeting, Brende praised Kenya as the "Silicon Valley of Africa," highlighting its regional and continental leadership, particularly at a time when the United States, China, and Europe have shown increased interest in Africa.

Brende recognized Kenya's growing prominence in the tech industry and expressed the WEF's eagerness to collaborate with the East African nation.

Notably, he acknowledged the existing tech hub at Konza Technopolis in Kenya and proposed a potential partnership to further develop and expand the facility.

Ruto warmly welcomed the proposal, underscoring Kenya's ongoing efforts to foster a favourable environment for technological innovation.

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In light of this, Brende extended an invitation to Ruto to attend the World Economic Forum, scheduled for January next year in Davos, Switzerland.

This annual event gathers esteemed chief executives from global corporations worldwide to engage in discussions on pressing economic matters and explore avenues for collaboration.

Ruto's visit to Geneva was marked not only by the meeting with President Brende but also by his address at the International Labour Organisation's World of Work Summit.

During his speech, he emphasized the importance of creating sustainable employment opportunities amidst the rapid advancements in technology.