Kenya Grapples with Surge in Cyber Threats as Digital Economy Expands
NAIROBI, Kenya- As Kenya accelerates its digital transformation, a new front of challenges is emerging—cybercrime. In just three months, the country witnessed a staggering 27.2...
AI Could Be Safaricom’s Next M-Pesa—The Telecom Giant Is Betting on It
Nairobi, Kenya- Kenya’s biggest telecommunications player, Safaricom, is making major strides in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual assistance, and cutting-edge technology—and it’s not just about...
Huawei DigiTruck Equips 290 Homa Bay Youth with Digital Skills
HOMA BAY, Kenya –Nearly 300 young people in Homa Bay have graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck program, gaining essential digital skills to unlock online...
Baidu Fires Back in AI Race With Two New Models, Taking Aim at DeepSeek
Nairobi, Kenya— The battle for AI supremacy in China just got even more intense.Baidu (9888.HK) has unveiled two next-generation artificial intelligence models, including...
Equator VC Closes Sh7.1B Africa Fund to Fuel Climate Tech Startups
Nairobi, Kenya- Equator, the climate-focused venture capital firm, just hit a major milestone—closing its first Africa Fund at a cool $55 million (Sh7.1 billion)....
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