The national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Channel (KBC), has confirmed its X (formally Twitter) account has been hacked. The account has been paralysed for more than 17 hours. The account, which boasts of over 800,000 followers, suffered the hack late on Friday, January 31. Hackers changed the account from its normal […]
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In a groundbreaking move, Kenya is preparing to legalize cryptocurrencies as part of a broader shift in its financial and regulatory landscape. The East African nation’s upcoming policy changes are expected to foster greater innovation and inclusivity in the digital finance space, positioning Kenya as a leader in the adoption […]
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, today outlined an ambitious roadmap for 2025 that places artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of the company’s vision. With groundbreaking initiatives in AI development, infrastructure expansion, and research innovation, Meta is positioning itself as a global leader in the AI space. This year promises […]
Kenya is set to introduce regulations to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, as its adoption continues to grow across various sectors. The government is keen to harness the technology’s potential while ensuring its ethical and responsible use. This effort is outlined in the newly published […]
Kenya’s tech ecosystem in 2024 stood as a testament to both remarkable progress and persistent challenges. The “Silicon Savannah” continues to capture global attention, boasting achievements that have solidified its reputation as a hub for innovation. In 2024, Mpesa, the world’s leading mobile money platform, processed more than Sh775 billion […]
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 […]
The Eastern Africa sub-regional forum on Artificial Intelligence concluded this week with a high-level round table discussion on “AI and Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa.” The three-day event, which began on Monday, 23rd JUNE 2024 brought together ministers and key stakeholders from across the region to address the challenges and […]
The European Union (EU) Regulations On Artificial Intelligence (AI) were recently passed after a five-year process. Prior to their passing, there had been a lot of lobbying and advocacy both for and against the new law. Human rights experts and researchers felt that allowing unfettered AI would be detrimental to […]
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. […]
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 […]