Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has underscored the need for Kenya to keep up with global technology trends following his visit to Silicon Valley, the world’s biggest tech hub.

In a statement to X, Gachagua said his visit involved interacting with leading tech minds and exploring major tech companies, including Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads.

“I have spent a splendid day in the Silicon Valley, firsthand the most creative tech innovations and interacting with the best tech minds in the world,” said Gachagua.

“I spent quality time at Google before taking a memorable ride in an AI driven jaguar limousine,” he added.

The DCP party leader said he was impressed by the innovations and the work of 35 young Kenyans in senior roles at the tech hub.

Gachagua added that the visit gave him ideas on where to find skilled young people to help improve Kenya’s ICT sector.

“I must say I have a pretty good idea where to look for skills mix and our Kenyan GenZs who are brilliant and tech-savvy when recruiting personnel to help us reboot the Ministry of ICT back home.”

The former DP has been in the U.S. since July, holding engagements with the Kenyan diaspora in various cities.