The program is a joint agreement between the Kenya Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Acyberschool and was signed at the Connected Africa Summit 2024. It will be implemented in five years, with both parties collaborating in resource mobilization. John Paul Okwiri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KoTDA, said that the […]
Google has recently announced that all Google Photos users will now have complimentary access to a selection of its cutting-edge AI-powered photo editing tools. Google Photos offers a range of AI capabilities, including Magic Eraser for removing unwanted objects from images, Photo Unblur for sharpening out-of-focus images, and Portrait Light for […]
Kenya’s private sector has called for the formation of an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council made up of local and international experts to develop a framework for the ethical adoption of AI as it takes root in various sectors of the economy. This was part of the recommendations of a two-day […]
The government of Kenya and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH are partnering up to launch a project focused on devising a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy. This initiative is being supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union and […]
The Kenyan government is considering the implementation of a virtual identification system for its citizens, a move announced by the Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary, Eliud Owalo. The initiative is part of a broader digital transformation strategy aimed at modernizing identification processes, moving away from traditional physical ID cards […]
Xiaomi today announced the launch of Redmi A3, hailed as the best gift you can gift someone this April Holiday season and the latest addition to the entry-level Redmi smartphone family. Boasting a stylish design, a large, high refresh rate display, AI dual camera, and more, Redmi A3 elevates the […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the Smart AI Resource Assistant (S.A.R.A.H), a digital health promoter prototype with a generative AI-powered empathetic response. The launch of the prototype comes ahead of World Health Day, focused on ‘My Health, My Right’. S.A.R.A.H. is a Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health […]
From healthcare to agriculture, AI has the potential to transform life in Africa for the better. But with limited funding and talent on the continent, Africans still need to be persuaded that it is in their interests to pursue an uncertain future defined by new technologies. In 2021 the London-based […]
Kenya’s Interior Ministry is said to be considering to take action against TikTok to ensure the safety of sensitive data and protect Kenyans’ security. The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki recently revealed to parliament the concerns of the National Security Council regarding social media threats, particularly from TikTok, citing apprehensions […]
In a bid to secure its position as a significant player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, Kenya has embarked on a strategic journey towards embracing technological innovations. Under the leadership of President William Ruto, the country is actively pursuing initiatives outlined in the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda 2022-2027. […]
