Technology - News Light Kenya

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…

Read More

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,…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

TECNO Unveils AI-Powered Ecosystem and CAMON 50 Series at MWC 2026

Barcelona, Spain,— Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has unveiled a suite of AI-powered devices and ecosystem innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2026, headlined by the launch of the CAMON 50 Series, now available in Kenya. The new lineup CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G  brings flagship-level imaging, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…

Read More

Huawei Surpasses Global Connectivity Target, Links 170 Million People to Digital Services

Amb Philip Thigo Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology to the UN Flanked by Huawei Executives after the TechCARES session held on the sidelines of MWC 2026. Barcelona, Spain, — Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion target, connecting more than 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across over 80 countries, surpassing its pledge…

Read More

Kenya’s First AI-Powered BPO Launched at Siaya Digital Hub to Boost Youth Jobs

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo ( Black attire), Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri and other stakeholders witnessing the AI digital hub explanation, how it operates  at the Summit. Bondo, Siaya County, — Kenya has marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the…

Read More