Mawingu, Kenya’s largest internet service provider targeting rural and peri-urban areas, is marking 10 years of transformative digital inclusion, driven by a long-standing partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration has connected nearly 100,000 people and institutions in 30 Kenyan counties and recently expanded services into Tanzania. Founded in Nanyuki in 2012, Mawingu was established by local…
ARC Initiative Microsoft has launched the Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a strategic programme aimed at enhancing cyber resilience, preparedness, and coordination across the Global South. The announcement was made during the second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) held in Geneva.The initiative debuts with a flagship partnership with Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrime…
Kenya and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative innovation with the upcoming launch of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Rome on June 20. The initiative, which emerged from Italy’s G7 presidency, aims to harness artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable progress across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Philip…
Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) mainly to deepen financial and digital inclusion across the country,. The collaboration aims to integrate mobile banking and internet services, providing Zambians with easier access to essential digital and financial tools. The partnership, unveiled…
New HCG PET-CT Scan In a major milestone for cancer care in Kenya, the HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre on Friday, April 25, 2025, officially launched the state-of-the-art PET-CT Scan, the first of its kind in East Africa equipped with the Gallium-68 radiotracer. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve early cancer detection, treatment planning,…
Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…
Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of…
Safaricom’s mobile financial service, M-PESA, marks its 18th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation, inclusion, and empowerment across Africa. Since its launch in March 2007, M-PESA has grown to become a global financial technology giant, currently serving over 70 million customers in more than 170 countries. The platform has also expanded to accommodate over 55,000…
Kenya and Uganda have unveiled a cutting-edge AI-powered application, the Bleep App, aimed at curbing the proliferation of counterfeit goods across their borders. Developed by Cypheme, the app was launched on Friday at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) headquarters in Nairobi in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) Uganda. ACA Executive Director Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge…
