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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
