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Technology
Digital Literacy Programme Trains 500,000 Kenyans in AI and Coding Skills
Kenya's government-backed Digital Literacy Programme has hit a milestone of 500,000 trainees in AI, data science, and coding, with women comprising 54 per cent of enrolments.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Adopts AI to Streamline 2029 Census Planning
KNBS is deploying artificial intelligence to design questionnaires, map enumeration areas, and forecast logistics ahead of Kenya's 2029 national census.
M-Pesa Processes Over 1 Trillion Kenyan Shillings Monthly for First Time
M-Pesa has crossed the historic threshold of Ksh 1 trillion in monthly transaction value for the first time, underscoring Kenya's status as the world's leading mobile money economy.
Kenya Launches National AI Strategy to Position Country as Africa's Tech Hub
Kenya has unveiled a comprehensive National Artificial Intelligence Strategy targeting $2 billion in AI-driven economic output by 2030 and positioning Nairobi as Africa's AI capital.
Kenyan Startup Raises $28 Million Series B to Expand Solar Mini-Grid Network
Nairobi-based PowerBridge Kenya has secured a $28 million Series B to expand its solar mini-grid network to 200 off-grid communities, accelerating rural electrification.
Kenya's Drone Delivery Service Expands Medical Supplies to 50 Rural Hospitals
Kenya's medical drone delivery network has expanded to serve 50 rural hospitals, slashing emergency blood and medicine delivery times from hours to under 45 minutes.
Safaricom Launches 5G Network in Five Kenyan Cities, Targeting Full Rollout by 2028
Safaricom has activated commercial 5G services in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret, with a national rollout covering all 47 counties targeted for completion by 2028.
Kenya's e-Government Portal Hits 10 Million Registered Users, Cutting Queue Times 80%
Kenya's eCitizen portal has reached 10 million registered users, with government data showing average queue times at public service offices down 80% since mandatory digital enrolment began.