Team Kenya has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Grand Prize, the highest honor awarded at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China. This landmark achievement marks the first time in the competition’s 10-year history that Kenya has secured a Grand Prize, making it a significant moment for the country’s…
National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo speaking during the Competition Authority of Kenya’s Research Conference on Competition and Consumer Welfare in Nairobi on June, 04 2026. Kenya is moving to strengthen its competition framework as regulators confront a rapidly changing marketplace where artificial intelligence, algorithms and digital platforms are increasingly influencing consumer choices, business…
Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…
 Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi addresses guests during the tech-themed breakfast hosted by Equity Group on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum. Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players to unlock Africa’s digital economy and accelerate intra-African trade. Speaking during…
Ambassador Philip Thigo(Left)during the Africa Foward Pre-Summit in Nairobi on May 11, 2026 Technology developers and policymakers have been urged to place the rights, safety and lived realities of African children at the centre of digital innovation as internet use and artificial intelligence become increasingly integrated into children’s daily lives. The call was made in…
Technology leaders and innovators meeting in Nairobi under the WITIA Creative Show 2026 have called for greater investment in digital innovation and homegrown technology solutions to unlock opportunities for young people, creators and women across Africa. The forum, hosted by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA), brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives and digital leaders…
Mr. Daddy Mukadi Portrait African governments have been urged to implement urgent tax reforms and recognise telecommunications as a key economic driver to accelerate digital inclusion and expand connectivity across the continent. Speaking during the inaugural edition of the États Généraux du Secteur des Postes et Télécommunications in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Daddy Mukadi…
Nairobi, Kenya, April 28, 2026 — Huawei has showcased its latest digital connectivity and energy innovations at the opening of the 15th Connected Africa Summit, as African leaders call for deeper collaboration to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation. The company hosted Kithure Kindiki at its exhibition booth during the official launch of the summit at…
Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Smart Applications International Ltd, receives the award from Gael Aliphon, Senior Manager – Life (SWAN). Kenyan health-tech firm Smart Applications International has won the Product and Service Innovation of the Year award at the 3i International Conference 2026, reinforcing its growing role in transforming healthcare and insurance systems through digital…
Molocyce Esther – Senior ICT Officer, Partnerships at Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy and Adam Lane, Policy and Partnerships Lead at Huawei Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2026 — Kenya is set to officially launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Project aimed at expanding economic opportunities and digital inclusion for young persons…
