Germany backs Kenya's digital talent drive
The East African country signed a series of agreements with German organisations to advance digital skills development, outsourcing and open-source technology collaboration.
Kenya approves national cyber security agency
The agency will be responsible for protecting critical digital infrastructure, coordinating responses to cyber incidents and overseeing national cyber security strategy.
Kenya pursues OpenAI partnership
Kenya aims to become East Africa’s AI hub through OpenAI Academy partnership.
Kenya pitches GSMA to host flagship tech event
Development part of Kenyan government’s efforts to position Nairobi as Africa’s next global technology hub.
Starlink transforms classrooms in Kenya, device gap persists
A new study on Kenya's Starlink education pilot reveals that while satellite internet has transformed teaching and improved connectivity for 32 000 students, a severe shortage of physical devices leaves most learners unable to access services.
Kenya develops indigenous talent to tackle cyber crime
East African country increases focus on developing homegrown talent to tackle evolving digital threats and boost digital economy.
Kenya launches junior digital literacy programme
A step to bridge the digital divide, Kenya has officially kicked off its Digital Literacy Programme, which will roll out thousands of interactive smartboards and laptops to public junior schools.
Kenya budgets $124m for Digital Superhighway scheme
Kenya allocates Sh16 billion funding in upcoming budget for continued expansion of nationwide fibre network coverage.
Kenya targets AI, data centres expansion
Government is pushing policy reforms to attract cloud and digital infrastructure investments as it moves position the country as East Africa's preferred digital hub.
Kenya launches AIST for transformation
The institution, modelled on the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, aims to strengthen innovation and develop the skills needed to support Kenya’s digital future.
Kassait pushes stronger data collaboration
Collaboration and transparency are key to safeguarding data in humanitarian efforts, says Kenyan data commissioner.
Kenya advances digital transformation
A series of meetings involving government officials and key institutions has helped advance Kenya’s digital transformation agenda.
Kenya's mobile money tax plan draws sharp industry backlash
Proposals from Treasury risk pushing consumers back towards the less transparent cash economy warn opponents of new Bill.
