The global debate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs has been dominated by a simple but polarising narrative: AI will either cause mass unemployment or usher in a productivity boom benefiting everyone. However, while much of this discussion has focused on high-income economies, the reality of African workers […]
Microsoft has introduced Project Gecko, an initiative built to solve one of the biggest gaps in today’s artificial intelligence systems. Modern AI performs well for users in major cities, but many people in rural regions face inaccurate responses, poor language support, and guidance that does not match local realities. Project […]
Kenya’s Shamiri Institute has unveiled shamiriAI, a homegrown artificial intelligence platform designed to deliver scalable and cost-efficient mental health support to young people across Africa. The tool positions Kenya as an emerging hub for commercially viable, socially targeted AI solutions amid growing pressure to expand access to mental healthcare. ShamiriAI integrates […]
Artificial intelligence could soon transform food safety by detecting toxins before contaminated products reach the market, according to a new international study that highlights its potential to save millions of lives each year. The research, conducted by the University of South Australia (UniSA) and published in the journal Toxins, found that […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, has introduced a new AI-powered immigration checkpoint passenger corridor, marking a major advancement in passenger processing and airport technology. The innovation was unveiled by Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs […]
Kenya’s proposed VASP Bill 2025 introduces the first regulatory framework for digital assets. Learn how compliance, AI fraud prevention, and Web3 innovation will shape the future of cryptocurrency in Kenya. Kenya’s cryptocurrency sector stands at a pivotal juncture. At the recent Blockchain and Crypto Conference in Nairobi last month, industry […]
Google has rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) mode on Search for users in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. In a statement on Thursday, the tech giant said the feature, powered by its Gemini 2.5 model, allows users to ask complex questions, receive detailed responses, and explore information through text, voice, […]
Starlink has resumed accepting new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding areas, ending a seven-month suspension that began in November 2024 due to network congestion. The satellite internet provider had halted sign-ups in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Murang’a to expand capacity and address bandwidth limitations caused by surging demand. According […]
Kenyan lawmakers are calling for urgent regulation of Artificial Intelligence to prevent misuse, curb misinformation, and protect national security while still embracing innovation. Members of Parliament want the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to be regulated. The lawmakers expressed fear that the current lack of a proper regulatory framework in […]
In May, World Donkey Day came and went quietly in much of Kenya. But in a small corner of Kisumu County, western Kenya, 30 small-scale farmers in Agoro East chose to mark the day differently – by actually celebrating their donkeys. On top of resting all 86 animals they collectively […]
