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A new report by Visa Consulting & Analytics highlights how digital lenders in Kenya are leveraging machine learning and automated decisioning to dominate the unsecured credit…
This study demonstrates a significant step in adapting advanced AI speech recognition technology for specific Kenyan languages, including Kikuyu, Dholuo, and Kalenjin. By…
A new IMF report suggests that a rapid embrace of AI could elevate Africa's GDP by 4% over the next decade, a twenty-fold increase compared to current adoption trajectories. It…
The Durban University of Technology hosted the first African DataScientia International Symposium, launching a continental Living Lab focused on "Diversity-Aware Sovereign AI."…
The Smart Government Summit 2026, held in Nairobi, Kenya, will focus on digital transformation for African public sectors, specifically addressing AI adoption and cybersecurity.…
A survey of 277 banking executives across 37 African countries reveals that while investment in AI is soaring, many institutions are failing to measure its return on investment.…
Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating across African health supply chains, automating key processes from procurement to fraud detection. However, new research warns that…
Africa has secured a stronger voice in global AI governance through increased representation in key international bodies and initiatives, reflecting its growing role in shaping…
Kenya's Copyright Tribunal has issued a landmark ruling, asserting that only human creators, not artificial intelligence, can hold copyright for generated works. This decision…
Kenya is actively pursuing international partnerships and developing national policies to advance its digital economy and AI capabilities. Recent discussions with a US delegation…
SchoolTry, an EdTech platform founded by a Nigerian, is actively operating in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso, aiming to digitize African education. The company is…
Following a recent cyberattack on Kenya's presidential website, cybersecurity experts are warning that AI tools are lowering the barrier for hackers, posing a significant and…
Kenya is developing a "golden visa" program to offer permanent residency to foreign investors, aiming to strengthen Nairobi's position as a leading tech and investment hub in East…
African nations, particularly Nigeria and Kenya, are increasingly deploying advanced technologies, including AI-powered cameras and automated alert systems, to combat a severe…
Indian IT firm Happiest Minds has appointed Jackline Mburu as Senior Director for Africa, entrusting her with leading the company's growth and AI adoption strategy across the…
Kenyan engineer Norah Kimathi founded ZeroBionic to create AI-powered humanoid robots that translate spoken language into sign language in real-time. This innovation directly…
An AI-powered early warning system, developed by Kenyan organizations, has successfully prevented mass fish deaths in Lake Victoria by alerting local farmers to dangerous oxygen…
TikTok has launched an AI literacy hub specifically for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, partnering with local organizations to deliver tailored educational content on…
TFY, a UK-based AI-powered workforce management platform, is strategically expanding its operations across Africa, already active in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. The…
African data centers face an urgent need to upgrade their infrastructure to support the next wave of autonomous AI, which requires significantly more power and advanced cooling…
Kenya and France are advancing an initiative to establish AI clusters across six African countries, including Kenya, Benin, Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa. This program…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched national consultations across its 21 member states to develop a harmonized regional AI strategy. This…
Kenya is proactively exploring partnerships with leading AI companies like Anthropic to apply artificial intelligence directly to its national development priorities, including…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa's top-ranked country in the Global Index on Responsible AI, climbing significantly due to deliberate policy efforts and investments in its AI…
