Kenya, 21 October 2025 - Kenya has taken centre stage in Africa’s technological advancement as the IEEE International Microwave and Antennas Symposium (IMAS) 2025 officially opened in Nairobi on Tuesday.
The event was inaugurated by Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, who lauded the conference as a milestone in strengthening Kenya’s position as a regional hub for wireless communication and engineering innovation.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional organisation for engineers and technologists, organises the annual symposium to promote global collaboration in cutting-edge research.
The gathering brings together scientists, innovators, and academics to explore advancements in microwave, antenna, and electromagnetic systems, which are key to modern wireless communication.
This year’s theme, “From Savannah to Skyline: Microwave Antenna Technologies for Africa’s Growth,” highlights the continent’s evolution from basic connectivity to sophisticated, high-speed communication infrastructure.
It also aligns with the Kenyan government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Vision 2030, both of which prioritize digital inclusion and innovation-driven growth.
In his address, PS Isaboke applauded engineers and researchers for fostering young talent through mentorship and scholarship programs, saying such efforts are vital to ensuring youth take the lead in Africa’s technological transformation.
He urged collaboration among industry players, academia, and government institutions to drive innovative research and turn engineering breakthroughs into practical solutions for communities.
“By working together, we can use microwave and antenna technologies as engines for sustainable development across Africa,” he said.
Also in attendance were Telecommunications and Postal Services Secretary Alphonce Kanunga and Communications Authority of Kenya Director General David Mugonyi, alongside local and international delegates from academia and the private sector.
The symposium is expected to generate new partnerships, research opportunities, and investment prospects that could position Kenya at the forefront of Africa’s wireless and digital future.
