Artificial Intelligence Disruption and Reputation Management Take Centre Stage in African PR

Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, with Glass House PR Founder and CEO, Mary Njoki during the launch of the State of PR in Africa 2026 Report by Glass House PP in Nairobi. Nairobi, April 8th, 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally disrupting the public relations profession, creating both new opportunities and new…

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Kenya’s First AI-Powered BPO Launched at Siaya Digital Hub to Boost Youth Jobs

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo ( Black attire), Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri and other stakeholders witnessing the AI digital hub explanation, how it operates  at the Summit. Bondo, Siaya County, — Kenya has marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the…

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Moi University to Host Sub-Saharan Africa’s First AI Summit

Event to reposition the institution as a hub for innovation and digital transformation. Moi University is set to host the first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Sub-Saharan Africa, an event expected to cement Kenya’s position as a regional leader in digital innovation and higher education. The Summit, set to take place from 10th to 12th…

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Future of Journalism

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…

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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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A New Era for Africa’s AI Ecosystem Begins with Launch of International Hub

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…

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iXAfrica Unveils East Africa’s First Hyperscale Data Centre in Nairobi

iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has launched the first phase of its state-of-the-art data centre, NBOX1, in Nairobi. The 4.5MW, 780-rack hyperscale, carrier-neutral, and AI-ready facility is set to transform Kenya’s digital landscape by expanding access to cloud services, secure data storage, and reliable connectivity for businesses, tech providers, and…

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