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IAWRT Equips Women Journalists with Ethical AI Skills Ahead of Final Training Session

As the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) Kenya’s AI training programme nears its conclusion, selected women journalists across the country continue to sharpen their skills in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools in journalism. NewsLight Kenya was among the participants in the programme, which goes beyond basic automation…

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KAM statement on AGOA extension

By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…

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DIGI AI Bus Launched in Nairobi to Equip Public Primary School Learners With Digital and AI Skills

Public primary school learners receive hands on digital, artificial intelligence and robotics training during the launch of the DIGI AI Bus by the Kings Rugby Development Academy at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Public primary school learners in Nairobi and Kiambu counties are set to benefit from enhanced digital learning…

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Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training Commences in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – 28th January 2026: Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training, bringing together 21 exceptional students selected from nearly 3,000 applicants from universities and TVET institutions across Kenya. The national selection process identified top-performing students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), University of Nairobi (UoN),…

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AWWDA Unveils Trenchless Technology Project to Modernise Nairobi’s Water Network

Project engineers explain to the participants the route and reach of the new water pipeline during the public engagement Nairobi, 26 January 2026: In an innovative shift in urban infrastructure, The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) has unveiled a pioneering trenchless pipeline project aimed at upgrading Nairobi’s ageing water network without disrupting roads, businesses,…

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Morocco Hosts First Industry 4.0 Expo as Global Industrial Leaders SAP, Sumitomo and ENGIE Take Part for the First Time

Major multinationals join 100+ exhibitors from 18+ countries as the event unveils Africa’s first international startup pavilion and manufacturing innovation competion  The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in…

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CCIJ Unveils AI-Driven ElectionWatch Platform to Improve Election Accountability

The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has announced the launch of ElectionWatch, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool. ElectionWatch helps journalists, researchers, and civic groups identify election-related misinformation narratives and networks on social media platforms Produced with support from Google’s Journalism AI Challenge, ElectionWatch brings together data analysis, AI-assisted monitoring, and collaborative workflows to strengthen election coverage.  The tool…

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Microsoft, Zendawa Deploy AI Solution to Boost Efficiency of Independent Pharmacies in Kenya

Dr. Bramwel Othieno, a pharmacist at Ryche Pharmacy in Nairobi. Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to deploy an AI-powered solution that is helping independent pharmacies across Kenya improve efficiency, reduce medicine wastage, and increase sales. Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered solution aimed at…

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PataChuo Unveils First-Ever App Dedicated to Connect 5Billion Alumni Globally

Kenyan Innovators; PataChuo ,Chief Operating Officer and KCA University Alumni Sidney Rukwaro (left) with Patachuo CEO and Co-Founder Felix Nyabuto (right) posses for the photo during the launch of PataChuo App held in Nairobi,on 2nd, November 2o25. Nairobi, Kenya – It’s a major step forward for the global digital community. Kenyan tech- startup PataChuo has…

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TVS Motor Company Unveils Premium Showroom in Nairobi

TVS Motor’s International Business President Peyman Kargar with other officials during the opening of the showroom. Nairobi, Kenya – November 18, 2025: TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s leading two- and three-wheeler manufacturers, has opened a state-of-the-art flagship showroom on Lusaka Road, Nairobi, in partnership with long-time distributor Car & General. The new facility…

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