US supports increased fibre, 5G connectivity in Kenya

The company says the move into Kenya marks a significant step in its mission to expand across Africa.

The project by the Chinese-headquartered global technology company was announced during the recently finished Connected Africa Summit.

Experts from South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and other organisations recently visited various UK space sector enterprises as part of a knowledge exchange tour.

The academy's partners said attendees will get hands-on experience, theoretical understanding, and practical skills for successful network deployment.

The programme supports the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programs to start-ups.

African-focussed investment programme funds its first cohort of local companies, with plans to fund a further ten this year.

Illegal e-commerce operators in East Africa's largest economy face fines and imprisonment, the regulator cautioned.

The government says it has revised the traditional practice of laying cables on the ground in favour of using existing infrastructure from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to connect citizens.

The new services, according to the company, would help clients digitally transform while also meeting regulatory standards.

The hackathon will take place next month, with winners receiving $1.600 (Ksh.200.000) in prize money.

Equity Bank customers can now transmit funds via MasterCard cross-border services from any of the bank's offices around the country.