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…
By Sharon Atieno Africa Media Festival, in collaboration with Baraza Media Lab has convened a high-level media roundtable themed Innovation: AI for Sustainable Media Futures with the aim of exploring AI adoption and examining AI’s disruptive impact in the media sector. This comes after recognizing a shift in Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as both a…
PS Eng. JohnTanui accompanied by Dagoretti South MP Hon. Kiarie John operating an excavator to ground break for the construction of the first Center of Excellence Digital Innovation Hub at the Riruta Public Complex. The Hub will be constructed within 4 months and is expected to provide an opportunity for the youth to acquire digital…
OPPO Kenya has responded to concerns raised by influencers regarding unpaid dues for their participation in the OPPO Reno12 series campaign. The company clarified that it had fully honored its financial commitments and placed the responsibility on the influencer marketing agency, AIfluence, which was contracted to manage the campaign. In a statement, OPPO Kenya explained…
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), Huawei Kenya hosted the UniTech Talk, a high-impact forum aimed at promoting the inclusion of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The event brought together young girls, women professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers to assess gains, address existing…
Huawei’s DigiTruck program has reached a significant milestone, equipping 6,000 youth across Kenya with essential digital literacy skills since its launch in 2019. The initiative, which brings technology training to underserved communities, continues to bridge the digital divide and empower young people to access online education, remote jobs and digital trade. In 2024 alone, 1,648…
Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, presents a symbolic car key to John Maina, the lucky winner of the Safaricom Hooks campaign, Wai Ndai an initiative empowering youth through creativity and innovation. Two lucky winners have driven away in brand-new Suzuki Altos after emerging victorious in Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) thrilling ‘Wai Ndai’…
Mandera County has received a major digital boost with 150 computers from the UK Government, aimed at expanding access to technology and empowering youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens across the region. This initiative, part of the UK’s Digital Access Programme in partnership with KICTANet and downstream grassroot partners, under the Strengthening…
TikTok has announced major strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The collaboration aims to enhance support for businesses and empower local content creators, fueling growth within Kenya’s creative ecosystem. Under the partnership, Aleph Holdings will take charge of TikTok’s sales and support…
Newly appointment ICT will kabogo Kenya’s newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, William Kabogo, has committed to steer the country’s digital transformation agenda to ensure public services are more accessible and efficiently delivered. Speaking on Saturday at a handover ceremony at Telposta Towers in Nairobi, Kabogo outlined his vision to…
