Fintech pioneer deploys $2 billion in credit to Africa’s “Every Day Earners” – micro entrepreneurs invisible to traditional banks M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the…
Cape Town, South Africa – Xbox Game Camp is set to return to Africa for its third consecutive year, continuing its mission to nurture and empower game developers across the continent. The announcement was made today via Xbox Wire, underscoring Microsoft’s commitment to accelerating growth in Africa’s gaming industry. The 2025 edition, held in partnership…
Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Huawei Cloud has reinforced its commitment to Kenya’s digital transformation with the hosting of the inaugural Huawei Cloud TechWave Kenya Day in Nairobi. The event, themed “Innovate Now, Ignite the Future”, brought together over 120 senior leaders from government, finance, media, e-commerce, and ICT sectors. Opening the forum, Frank…
KISII, Kenya – August 28, 2025 – More than 120 young people from Kisii County have graduated from a four-week digital skills training program delivered through the Huawei DigiTruck, a mobile, solar-powered digital classroom that brings technology training to underserved communities. The graduates received practical lessons in basic computer applications, internet navigation, online safety, digital…
A youth at the Mukuru kwa Njenga Affordable Housing site installs electricity meters. Nairobi, Kenya, August 22, 2025 — Thousands of young Kenyans trained in plumbing, electrical works, and engineering through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are already making a mark in national development. Their contribution is evident in the successful rollout…
Graduates of the 2025 Virtual Production Bootcamp pose for a group photo with leaders and partners during the graduation ceremony held at Genesis Design Factory in Westlands, Nairobi.Graduates of the 2025 Virtual Production Bootcamp pose for a group photo with leaders and partners during the graduation ceremony held at Genesis Design Factory in Westlands, Nairobi….
Nairobi, Kenya, August 20, 2025 – Huawei Kenya, has collaborated with key partners including Hiperdist, KCB Foundation, and Digion/Smatrace Solutions Ltd., to showcase and unveil how digital innovation can transform education, hosting a hands-on Smart Classroom Workshop for representatives from 20 Muslim schools across the country. During the workshop,Huawei introduced educators to the Huawei Smart…
Kenya’s impressive strides as a regional ICT powerhouse are being undermined by escalating threats to digital rights, according to a new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). The State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024 paints a picture of a nation that has achieved unprecedented connectivity, a booming digital economy, and a thriving…
By Sharon Atieno The news industry is no stranger to disruption. From the printing press to the internet, journalism has always adapted, albeit sometimes reluctantly, to technological change. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the gates, promising to reshape the way news is gathered, produced and consumed. For some, this feels like the beginning of…
Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with GirlCode, has launched the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack, a Pan-African women-in-tech hackathon aimed at empowering 100 young women in Kenya to innovate around real-time challenges in FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. The 30-hour innovation sprint, scheduled for October 11–12, will run concurrently across seven cities in Africa, including…
