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Huawei Introduces Advanced Fitness Wearables in Kenya to Power Affordable Wellness

Huawei has officially launched its latest wearables in Kenya the stylish HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 and the ultra-light Band 10  setting a new benchmark for smart fitness technology in the country. Designed to seamlessly blend wellness, technology, and lifestyle, these devices promise to transform how Kenyans track their health, train, and explore. At just 27g,…

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Smart Applications Clinches ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Reinforces Commitment to Quality in Digital Healthcare

Smart Applications International Ltd, a trailblazer in healthcare technology and digital transformation in Africa, has been awarded the globally acclaimed ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS Kenya. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and high-quality service delivery across the continent. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is the world’s leading quality management benchmark, recognizing…

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Smart Applications Clinches ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Eyes AI-Driven Health Innovations Across Africa

Smart Applications International Limited, a trailblazer in digital healthcare technology across Africa, has been officially awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification in recognition of its quality management systems and customer-centric innovation. Speaking during a press briefing, Group Managing Director Harrison Muiru lauded the achievement as a milestone affirming the company’s commitment to operational excellence and impactful…

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Safaricom and PLP Graduate 300 Youth in Tech Program, Boosting Kenya’s Digital Talent Pipeline

Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom’s youth platform, Safaricom Hook, has today celebrated the graduation of 300 young Kenyans from a transformative nationwide software development program. The initiative, launched in October 2024, is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide and cultivate a generation of homegrown tech innovators. Dubbed…

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Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation Partner to Boost School Feeding and Digital Literacy

The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at empowering underserved communities through school feeding and digital literacy programs. The two organisations formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signals a shared commitment to improving educational outcomes in Kenya. The initiative will see the Java Foundation provide…

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Glovo, Labour Ministry Partner to Boost Kenya’s Digital Economy and Youth Employment

Glovo, a leading global technology platform, has signed a transformative Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, marking a significant stride toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The agreement, inked by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and Glovo CEO Oscar Pierre, is set to bolster inclusive growth, youth employment, and innovation…

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gobeba, Proto Energy Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Safe and Convenient Cooking Gas

Gobeba, a leading tech-driven logistics firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Proto Energy, one of the country’s largest LPG suppliers with the aim to revolutionize access to clean cooking energy in Kenya. The collaboration aims to ensure that customers access genuine, safe cooking gas conveniently and reliably. Speaking during the announcement, gobeba Co-Founder Peter…

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Mawingu Marks 10 Years of Expanding Digital Access in Rural Kenya and Beyond

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…

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Microsoft Partners with Kenya to Boost Cybersecurity in New Regional Initiative

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…

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Kenya and Italy Deepen Ties with Launch of AI Hub for Sustainable Development

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…

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