NIRU Hackathon Ignites AI Push as Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen Awards Innovators
Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen presents an award to one of the innovators during the NIRU national AI hackathon in Nairobi, recognizing outstanding solutions aimed at strengthening national security through technology. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 1, 2026 — Kenya’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into national security gained fresh momentum as the National Intelligence and Research…
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Kenya’s Digital Dream Gains Momentum as Decode 4.0 Summit Opens in Nairobi
Kenya’s Digital Dream Gains Momentum as Decode 4.0 Summit Opens in Nairobi By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, March 31, 2026 — Kenya’s ambition to cement its place as a regional technology powerhouse took a major step forward Tuesday as the Safaricom Engineering Summit, Decode 4.0, officially kicked off in Nairobi. The three-day forum, organized by Safaricom…
Kenya, Lithuania Link Digital Skills to Jobs for Youth and Women
Kenya, Lithuania Link Digital Skills to Jobs for Youth and Women By Editorial Team NAIROBI, March 24, 2026 — Kenya has stepped up efforts to turn digital inclusion into an economic driver, as public and private sector leaders push to equip women and youth with skills for business growth. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce…
Siaya Gets First AI-Powered BPO Hub
By Editorial Team Bondo, Siaya County – March 8, 2026 -Siaya County has marked a major digital milestone after Huawei partnered with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority to launch an AI-powered contact centre at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. The unveiling took place during the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds….
Government Moves to Curb Digital Piracy Through National Forum
Hon. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Digital Economy (Centre), pose for a group photo with stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society during the National Multi-stakeholder Forum on Digital Piracy in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka The government has convened a national forum bringing together regulators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies…
Konza Technopolis Takes Control of Power Distribution, Aligning with Global Smart City Reliability Standards
Konza Technopolis Takes Control of Power Distribution, Aligning with Global Smart City Reliability Standards By Jones Kimanzi Konza Technopolis, Kenya – March 12, 2026 – The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has commenced electricity distribution within Konza Technopolis through its own smart power distribution network, marking a major milestone in strengthening reliable, future-ready infrastructure at Kenya’s…
Glasshouse PR Launches Landmark Report on AI Disruption in African Public Relations
Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, with Glass House PR Founder and CEO, Mary Njoki during the launch of the State of PR in Africa 2026 Report by Glass House PR in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya – Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping public relations in Africa, creating…
AUI Global Signs MoU with Konza Technopolis to Advance AI Leadership in Kenya
AUI Global Signs MoU with Konza Technopolis to Advance AI Leadership in Kenya By Peace Muthoka AUI Global, a pan-African executive education provider specializing in artificial intelligence programs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to deliver AI workshops and executive certification programs to the board and staff of Kenya’s flagship smart…
ODPC, Huawei Kenya and Ministry of ICT Empower Wajir Youth on Safer Internet Day
Participants and Facilitators from ODPC in partnership with Huawei Kenya and the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy. By Peace Muthoka Wajir, 16th January 2026: As Kenya observed Safer Internet Day (SID) on 10 February, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), in partnership with Huawei Kenya and the Ministry of ICT and the Digital…
Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training Kicks Off in Kenya
Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training Kicks Off in Kenya By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya – 27th January 2026: Huawei today officially kicked off the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training, bringing together 21 exceptional students selected from nearly 3,000 applicants from universities and TVET institutions across Kenya. The rigorous national selection process…