Kenyan banks face wrath of law over data breaches
Three banks were punished for illegal loan data sharing, and the Data Commissioner warned that aggressive debt collection practices now carry legal and reputational risks.
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Kenya unveils AI skilling project for 100,000 public servants
The long-term goal is to train 100,000 public servants in AI to improve efficiency and decision-making in government.
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Kenya seeks tech alliance with US’s California
President Ruto stated that the parties are working on clean energy systems, smart agriculture, research, AI, trade, and clean transportation.
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Kenya brings in youth for AI, blockchain hackathon
The hackathon brought together about 100 young developers from across the country in Ruma National Park in Homa Bay county.
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TikTok removes nearly 500k videos in Kenya
The video-sharing company opens up about enforcing community guidelines on its platform.
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Kenya places youths at the core of digital economy
The East African country says it is investing in the growth of youth-owned enterprises by expanding access to digital infrastructure, training, and platforms for monetisation.
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Kenya, Microsoft explore AI, cyber security alliance
Yesterday, the parties discussed digital transformation, including the integration of artificial intelligence across government to enhance delivery, policymaking, and resilience.
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US-based cloud platform Lyrid expands into Kenya
The platform is expanding rapidly, from shaking hands in Indonesia to now creating a presence within the start-up communities in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kenya tops global rankings for ChatGPT use
The generative AI service is fast becoming a regular part of daily life in the East African country.
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Safaricom, PayPal partner to take M-PESA global
The collaboration will see M-PESA users getting access to a global payment network across 200 markets.
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Safaricom surpasses 50 million customers in Kenya
The Kenyan mobile operator now counts 93% of the country’s population as its customers.
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E-commerce founders plot Kenya comeback amid scrutiny
The team behind collapsed startup Copia Global has re-emerged with Stahili—an online deals and cashback platform targeting Kenya’s mass market.
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Kenya's digital talent project empowers 400 youths
The initiative aims to bridge the critical gap between academic learning and practical technical experience.