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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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TVS Motor Unveils ‘World’s Favourite Racing Machine,’ the TVS Apache RTR 180, in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – November 17, 2025 – Global two and three-wheeler giant TVS Motor Company made a high-performance entry into the East African premium motorcycle market, officially unveiling the TVS Apache RTR 180 in Kenya. Partnering with their established African distributor, Car & General, this launch is seen as a key strategic move to deepen…

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Kenya’s Globetrack Shines at AMEC Awards 2025 with Triple Win

Esther Kagiri, Founder and Managing Director of Globetrack, celebrates the company’s historic triple win at the AMEC Awards 2025 in London, marking the first African victory in the awards’ 23-year history.   Kenya’s leading media monitoring and analytics firm, Globetrack, has been feted with three prestigious awards at the AMEC Awards 2025 (International Association for…

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Kenya rolls out Credit-Led Manufacturing Boost to Power MSME Expansion

President William Ruto speaking to exhibitors during the launch of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair and Symposium in Nairobi on 11th November, 2025 Kenya has intensified its efforts to accelerate the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through expanded credit access, county aggregation and increased manufacturing investments, positioning the…

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Safaricom’s Milestone Year Delivers Stronger Customer Experience

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking during the half-year financial results briefing in Nairobi on November 6, 2025. Safaricom has reported strong half-year results on Thursday, with executives highlighting improved customer experience, expanded digital services and accelerated adoption of AI-powered systems across its operations in Kenya and Ethiopia. Speaking during the release of the results in…

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Kenya Calls for Innovation as Africa Marks 10 Years of IEC Regional Centre

Kenya Bureau of Standards Managing Director Esther Ngari addresses delegates during the 10th Anniversary of the IEC Africa Regional Centre at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Nairobi where Africa’s progress in electrotechnical innovation and standardization was celebrated Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s industrialization and sustainable growth through innovation, strong quality infrastructure,…

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