The number of cyberattacks targeted at internet users in Kenya jumped 16.5 percent in the three months ended June 2024, new data shows, driven by criminals exploiting the artificial intelligence (AI) craze. Data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows that the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team – […]
A United States artificial intelligence (AI) company has entered into a partnership with Kenya’s University of Nairobi (UoN), in what could be a major step forward to help advance the Generative AI (GenAI) industry in Kenya. The partnership will entail the exposure of students and faculty to the rapidly evolving […]
With an annual growth rate of 23% exceeding other sectors, Kenya’s ICT sector promises to be a significant contributor to the country’s GDP, but the country’s enterprises need to balance innovation with data protection and safeguard against potential threats, explains Atef Djmoui at Extreme Networks. Africa has always been brimming […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound role in climate management actions in Kenya. By analysing demand and consumption patterns indicative of stability or instability within the electricity system, for instance, AI as a tool has the ability to detect the likelihood of network failure or intrusion by providing network […]
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Clouds of dust and idle pockets of land dotted with shrubs and thickets feed your eyes as you drive to Kilimo Hakika Farm in Mashuru, Kajiado County. The farm is approximately 60 kilometres from Nairobi and 100 kilometres from Kitengela. Just metres from the farm and the narrative gets sweeter. […]
Africa as a continent is carrying out a transformation in its financial and digital landscapes, with the rapid adoption of digital banking and the development of market innovations like Sharia-compliant online services. This shift has been particularly evident in Kenya and Somalia, where financial inclusion efforts have taken on a […]
Journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic media outlets have lauded the training on effective engagement with Artificial intelligence tools (AI) important for their journalism apostolate in view of maintaining relevance and “competitive”. In separate interviews with ACI Africa on the sideline of the one-day training on August 7 at the premises of the Pious Society […]
In the ever-evolving world, strategic communication is playing a pivotal role in several arenas. With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media as a channel of communication, strategic communication is revolutionising and reshaping how messages are formulated, distributed and the impact they have on their targeted audiences. In […]
Travelport launched on Wednesday an artificial intelligence-powered search feature that the global travel retail platform said will help agencies find “the perfect” trip match for travelers from among billions of options. The Content Curation Layer (CCL) will use both AI and machine learning to provide a range of retail ready […]
