Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Digital and Energy Solutions as Connected Africa Summit Opens in Nairobi

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…

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Smart Applications Wins Global Innovation Award for AI-Driven Health Solutions

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…

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Kenya Set to Launch AI-Powered Disability Inclusion Project at KISE

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…

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MECS Injects Million Into Kenyan Clean Cooking Startups to Accelerate Energy Transition

Deputy President Prof. Kindiki Kithure witnesses the signing of MoU To Unlock Clean Cooking Solutions For Public Institutions in Makueni.The signing is by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo and Nyamolo Abagi, Director Clean Cooking at CLASP as government and CLASP officials look on.The partnership targets over 4,500 people across 63 vocational training centers cross Makueni County and  coincides with…

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Connected Africa Summit 2026 to Convene Policymakers and Tech Leaders in Nairobi

PS John Kipchumba Tanui and ICT Authority receive a cheque from Safaricom for the Connected Africa Summit 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2026 — Policymakers, innovators and technology leaders from across the continent are set to converge in Nairobi for the Connected Africa Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from April 27 to April 30, 2026,…

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TECNO Unveils EllaClaw AI Agent to Transform Smartphone Use in Kenya

TECNO is ushering in a new phase of mobile innovation in Kenya and other emerging markets with the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw, a mobile AI agent powered by the OpenClaw framework and designed to simplify everyday digital tasks. Integrated into TECNO’s virtual assistant Ella, EllaClaw operates at the system level, enabling users to execute…

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Huawei Graduates 200 Youth in Garissa as DigiTruck Expands Digital Skills Access

ICT Authority CEO Jessy Kiveu joins National Assembly Communication, Information and Innovation Committee Chairperson Hon. John Kiarie and local leaders at the Huawei DigiTruck graduation in Masalani, Ijara Constituency, Garissa County. Held on Saturday, 28 March. Masalani, Garissa County, March 28, 2026 — Huawei has graduated 200 learners under its DigiTruck digital skills programme in…

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Artificial Intelligence Disruption and Reputation Management Take Centre Stage in African PR

Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, with Glass House PR Founder and CEO, Mary Njoki during the launch of the State of PR in Africa 2026 Report by Glass House PP in Nairobi. Nairobi, April 8th, 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally disrupting the public relations profession, creating both new opportunities and new…

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Konza Technopolis Hosts Women in Tech Summit as Microsoft Launches AI Skills Programme

Konza Technopolis has taken a leading role in advancing women’s participation in the digital economy, hosting the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, where Microsoft unveiled a major AI skills programme targeting women. Held under Konza’s Silicon Savannah Woman programme, the summit organized in partnership with EdSource through its InnovateHer initiative brought…

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Kenya Strengthens Healthcare Systems Through Digital Innovation

From L- R Mr. William Techera, Group Head of Marketing Smart Applications, Andrew Musangi, Board Chairman Smart Applications, Dr. Ouma Oluga PS State Department Medical Services and Mr. Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director Smart Applications during the 5th Smart Summit 2026 held in Nairobi on March 19, 2026. Kenya’s push to modernise healthcare through digital…

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