By Business Editor Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum with the opening of the three-day Safaricom Engineering Summit – Decode in Nairobi. Convened by Safaricom in partnership with Microsoft, Google, Dell Technologies, and Huawei, the summit brings together developers, innovators, and global tech leaders to shape the country’s…
By Editor Konza Technopolis, in collaboration with Microsoft, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) skills programme targeting women, in a move aimed at accelerating female leadership in Kenya’s digital and creative economy. The initiative was launched during the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, held under the theme “Accelerating Women’s Participation…
By Jameson Safaricom PLC has announced a major data privacy enhancement within the M-PESA platform, set to take effect on March 24, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. The update introduces data minimization in person-to-person (P2P) transactions, where recipients will only see two names and a masked phone number instead of…
By Editor Huawei, in partnership with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority, has launched a state-of-the-art contact centre platform to support Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. The unveiling took place during the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds. The hub becomes the first in Kenya to…
By Jameson The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has begun 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 flagship smart city. The new distribution capability allows Konza Technopolis to manage and distribute electricity internally across Phase One of the…
Editorial Kenya’s education landscape is undergoing a subtle but significant transformation as more families explore full-time online learning as an alternative to traditional classrooms. Once viewed mainly as a stop-gap during the pandemic, digital schooling is now gaining traction as a long-term option driven by changing lifestyles, growing internet access and the need for more…
By Jameson Fincra, a leading global payments solutions provider, has been unveiled as the Headline Supporter for the eighth edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, set for February 11 and 12, 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre. The partnership underscores Fincra’s commitment to building the payment rails for an integrated Africa, enabling seamless, secure and…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Huawei Kenya has unveiled its latest lineup of next-generation wearables and tablets, introducing the Huawei GT6 Series, GT6 Pro, and the new MatePad TXZ range. This launch represents a significant step in providing smarter living solutions that fuse health innovation, premium design, and seamless cross-device integration for today’s dynamic consumers….
By Editor Three youth-led teams from the Siaya Hackathon Challenge have earned national recognition at the Kenya Software & AI Summit, held at Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret. Their achievement underscores Kenya’s growing commitment to strengthening its digital economy through community-driven innovation. The Siaya Hackathon, which took place from October 13 to 15 at…
By Business Editor Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has selected Nokia to build a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning East and Central Africa for its next-generation fiber service, Airtel Africa Telesonic. The strategic project aims to connect multiple African countries and link submarine cables…
