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The mass layoffs of over 1,100 Sama staff in Nairobi, Kenya, after Meta terminated its content moderation contract, expose the vulnerabilities of Africa's AI data labeling sector.…
Starlink's new low-band spectrum strategy, initially demonstrated in the US, has the potential to dramatically improve mobile connectivity in Kenya by enabling reliable indoor and…
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals its AI models could pose existential risks, a disclosure that comes as the company partners with Kenya on AI safety and evaluation. This situation…
A key legal battle is unfolding in Kenya as content moderators, including those working on AI platforms like OpenAI, challenge tech giants like Meta over working conditions and…
Mastercard is launching AI-powered card payments within WhatsApp in Kenya, a significant move to embed secure transactions directly into social commerce. This initiative aims to…
Kenya has launched its 2026 AI Accelerator Programme, a national initiative to support local startups and innovators in developing AI solutions for public service delivery and the…
Kenyan AI startup Flowt has secured pre-seed funding to deploy its AI-driven financial intelligence platform, aimed at bridging Africa's climate finance gap. The platform helps…
The Jobtech Alliance has invested in Kenyan startup Fuzu, which is repositioning itself to provide AI data operations and model evaluation services to international clients,…
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to provide AI and digital skills training to 180…
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya has selected 12 startups, with several leveraging AI, to enhance inclusive education for underserved communities. These Kenyan…
A Greek firm has proposed a $1.5 billion off-grid AI data center in Mombasa, Kenya, designed to circumvent the power supply limitations that have stalled other major projects.…
Kenya has appointed Michael Michie Kamau as its Responsible AI Governor, a move that integrates Kenyan perspectives into the global conversation on AI governance. This expert will…
Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, is urging the nation to embrace the AI revolution by investing in talent and infrastructure, while preparing for…
A new program in Kenya is providing 1,700 young people from refugee and host communities with advanced digital skills training, including specialized modules in artificial…
Kenya has emerged as the global leader in AI adoption, with 97.5% of its online adults using AI tools monthly, according to a new report. This places significant pressure on the…
Tala, a prominent digital lender in Kenya, is reducing its workforce as part of a global restructuring, yet continues to heavily invest in artificial intelligence for credit…
Kenya boasts the world's highest AI usage among its online adult population at 97.5%, according to DataReportal, even as a broader population measure from Microsoft shows 8.7%.…
Meta's report projects that AI adoption could contribute $6.4 billion to Kenya's economy by 2035, identifying it as a key pillar for the nation's digital growth. The analysis…
Kenya has implemented new regulations for stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold a portion of their reserves in local commercial banks. This move aims to integrate digital assets…
Kenya's new draft data protection guidance aims to hold local companies responsible for personal data sent to offshore AI platforms, ensuring privacy standards are maintained even…
Moringa School in Kenya has graduated 1,761 learners, including those specialized in AI and data science, directly contributing to Kenya's national strategy to build an AI-ready…
Students from across Kenya, including those from refugee camps in Kakuma and Dadaab, are showcasing AI-powered innovations at the Young Scientists Kenya National Science and…
NTT DATA has launched an agentic AI platform specifically for Kenya's growing insurance industry, aiming to automate complex operations like underwriting and claims. This…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) warns that agentic AI poses an acute threat to Kenya's financial sector, given its leading role in digital financial services and mobile money. The…
