Microsoft Corporation and G42 have announced a comprehensive digital investment package in Kenya in partnership with the Republic of Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy. As part of this initiative, G42, in collaboration with Microsoft and other stakeholders, will spearhead an initial investment of USD 1 billion. […]
The NTT data, formerly known as Dimension Data, has urged private and public institutions across the country to reassess their cyber security strategies to avert the adverse risks of cyberattacks orchestrated by criminals using artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking in Nairobi, the NTT Data East Africa General Manager of Managed Services, […]
In what will be a boost in the use of technology to support people with disability, the partnership will address challenges like data availability and quality Next Step Foundation has partnered with Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) to address key challenges for Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Sustainable Development Goals […]
Education is intrinsically linked to labour markets and economic growth, influencing economic returns for people and the gross domestic product of a country. Better education levels contribute to healthier and more agile labour markets. Universal secondary education could lift 420 million people out of poverty worldwide, according to Unesco. Apart from […]
Leading the pack are mTek’s Bente Krogmann, Kaushik Burman of Spiro, Jesse Moore from M-Kopa, Ian Usiri of Ramani, Jacqueline Wambua, General Manager-East Africa at Roche, and Harrison Muiru of Smart Applications Group, among others. mTek, a Kenyan-based digital online insurance platform known for its insurance products, alongside M-Kopa and […]
The County Government of Nakuru has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system in operations of its Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital (NCRTH) to help identify health trends, anticipate disease outbreaks and optimize resource allocation. While noting that the future of health care is data-driven, bolstered by analytics and fueled […]
Several Kenyan firms lack adequate digital mobilisation despite the fast changing landscape, according to an expert. Phillip Thigo, Kenya’s the special envoy for technology, said businesses still lag behind in incorporating Artificial Intelligence in their operations, despite its potential. “Companies in country should have an agile, digital and growth mindset […]
Africa’s status as a net consumer of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations may soon change after the United Nations General Assembly (Unga) adopted a resolution which could see millions come to the continent in the form of financial assistance from developed countries to boost AI uptake and governance. Sponsored by the […]
Mitsumi Distribution is partnering with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership is expected to drive AI uptake across various sectors of the economy and its applications, particularly within the healthcare industry. The partnership announcement was made during the inaugural workshop recently […]
African hub network AfriLabs has partnered Intel to launch the Intel AI Programme for African deep-tech startups and ecosystem stakeholders, aimed at propelling the Kenyan deep-tech space. Building on the success of an inaugural event in Abuja, Nigeria, the Intel AI Programme will take place in Nairobi on May 28-30, […]
