October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Tops Continental e-Infrastructure Rankings With Above-Average Score
Kenya has emerged at the top in a new ranking assessing e- infrastructure in twenty-five African countries. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Aga Khan University Hospitals Now Paperless to Enhance Efficiency, Research
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has completed the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Contributes Sh909.5 Billion to the Kenyan Economy
Safaricom contributed Sh909.5 billion into the Kenyan economy in the last financial year that ended in March 2023, a new report notes, even as its role in the Kenyan economy is… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Benefit From U.S.$60 Million Initiative to Improve Urban Connectivity
The Nairobi County Government is set to benefit from a $60 m to improve urban connectivity and promote economic growth in Kenya, Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced . Read more »
Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya
As part of her official visit to Kenya, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen launched the EU's Digital Economy Package for Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Its 60% Stake At Telkom to UAE Firm, ICA
The government is in talks with Jamhuri/Helios to transfer its 60 percent stake at Telkom Kenya to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm, the Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: Amazon Opens New Development Center in Kenya
Amazon has opened a new development center in Nairobi, Kenya, to transform the country's information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Emerging As ICT Destination - President Ruto
Kenya's global and continental leadership in ICT is growing, attracting the biggest technology companies in the world. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Launches Africa's Second Amazon Web Services Development Center
The second African Web Services (AWS) Development Center by Amazon has been launched in Nairobi, Kenya, with President William Ruto presiding over the event. Read more »
Kenya: Blockchain Association of Kenya Hosts Inaugural Digital Assets Policy
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) held the first-ever Digital Assets Policy Safari (DAPS) on September 19 to design a blueprint for Kenya's National Digital Assets Policy. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: KQ, airBaltic Boost Connectivity With an Interline Deal
Kenya Airways (KQ) and airBaltic have signed an interline agreement that will allow passengers of both carriers to use single tickets. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Breaking New Ground - Why Safaricom Chapa Dimba Technology Innovation Will Elevate Kenyan Football Standards
Ever wondered why globally renowned football icons like Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Lionel Messi wear GPS vests during training? Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Esports Game to Be Covered By 5G Network
The Kenya Esports Games African qualification will be covered by the 5G network following a deal between Huawei and the Esports Federation of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Over 300,000 Jobs for Kenyans in Google, Intel, Apple
President William Ruto has disclosed that foreign digital companies have expressed interest in hiring nearly 300,000 employees for their digital industries. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Picks New Company Secretary As Kathryne Maundu Resigns
Linda Mesa Wambani will, from tomorrow, be the new Safaricom Company Secretary following the resignation of Kathryne Maundu. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya: Petitioner Seeking Tik Tok Ban Tones Down Quest
The petitioner seeking a ban on TikTok in the country due to inappropriate content has toned down and now wants regularization of the application through strict regulations. Read more »
Kenya: Data Commissioner Fines 3 Firms Sh9.4 Million Over Data Infringements
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioners (ODPC) has fined three firms Sh9.4 million for infringing on personal data. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom in a Sh15 Billion Deal With Kenyan Banks to Fund Sustainable Programs
Safaricom has entered into an agreement with a consortium of Kenyan banks to support its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: Artificial Intelligence Searches Hit Record High, Google Survey
More Kenyans are searching for artificial intelligence (AI) online, new data reveals, with job searches among the most requested terms. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils Toll Free Hotline for Reporting Illegal Logging
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has unveiled '0800724570' as the 24-hour toll free telephone number for reporting illegal forest activities including… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Urges American Tech Firms to Set Up Offices in Kenya
President William Ruto has invited American technology firms to set up operations and regional offices in Kenya. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom and Apple to Work on MPESA Partnership, President Ruto Says
Telecommunication giant, Safaricom, will be developing a partnership with Apple Inc. to integrate MPESA and its Paypal platform. Read more »
Kenya: iPhone Maker Apple Seeks to Put a Developer Academy in Kenya
President William Ruto has invited American technology companies to set up manufacturing operations and regional offices in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Proposed Digital ID Card Will Not Be Mandatory - Bitok
The government has clarified, stating that the digital national identification, known as the Maisha Card, will not be mandatory. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: Rights Lobby Groups Ask Govt to Conduct Data Protection Assessment Before Maisha Number Roll-Out
Civil Society Organizations now want the government to conduct a robust data protection impact assessment and human rights impact before rolling out the Maisha Number, Unique… Read more »