NAIROBI, Kenya (HornPost) — A Somaliland government delegation led by Communications and Technology Minister Jamal Mohamed Jama has concluded a series of meetings in Nairobi focused on digital development, telecommunications and cooperation with Kenya.
The delegation included Ahmed Arab Muse, director general of the Ministry of Communications and Technology, ministry advisers and members of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the Somaliland component of the World Bank-funded Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP).
The meetings focused on the project’s implementation and efforts to improve digital connectivity in Somaliland.
World Bank-Funded Project Targets Better Internet Access
The EA-RDIP project aims to expand fibre-optic infrastructure and improve access to reliable internet services.
The project is expected to support the development of Somaliland’s digital infrastructure. Better connectivity could also help expand access to online services and create opportunities for businesses, public institutions and communities.
Fibre-optic networks provide high-capacity internet connections. They can support faster data transmission and improve the reliability of digital services.
For Somaliland, expanding this infrastructure is important as demand for internet access continues to grow. Improved connectivity can also support education, commerce, communication and other technology-based services.
The delegation included officials responsible for supporting the project’s implementation. However, the ministry’s report did not provide details about specific agreements, funding allocations or implementation timelines discussed during the Nairobi meetings.
Minister Visits Somaliland Embassy in Nairobi
During his visit to Kenya, Minister Jamal Mohamed Jama also visited the Somaliland Embassy in Nairobi.
Somaliland Ambassador to Kenya Mohamed Ahmed Mohamud, known as Barawani, welcomed the minister. Embassy diplomats also attended the reception.
The minister and embassy officials discussed the work of different departments and future plans to strengthen relations between Somaliland and Kenya.
The discussions also focused on the embassy’s role in advancing Somaliland’s interests and supporting cooperation with Kenya.
Jama Praises Embassy’s Work
Minister Jama thanked Ambassador Barawani and embassy staff for their warm welcome and hospitality.
He also praised their efforts to represent Somaliland’s interests and contribute to the country’s development.
The visit provided an opportunity for the minister to engage with Somaliland’s diplomatic representatives in Kenya. It also highlighted the connection between the government’s digital development priorities and its wider diplomatic engagement.
The delegation’s Nairobi visit brought together two areas of government work: improving digital infrastructure and strengthening international relations.
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