Starlink transforms classrooms in Kenya, device gap persists
A new study on Kenya's Starlink education pilot reveals that while satellite internet has transformed teaching and improved connectivity for 32 000 students, a severe shortage of physical devices leaves most learners unable to access services.
Kenya develops indigenous talent to tackle cyber crime
East African country increases focus on developing homegrown talent to tackle evolving digital threats and boost digital economy.
Kenya launches junior digital literacy programme
A step to bridge the digital divide, Kenya has officially kicked off its Digital Literacy Programme, which will roll out thousands of interactive smartboards and laptops to public junior schools.
Kenya budgets $124m for Digital Superhighway scheme
Kenya allocates Sh16 billion funding in upcoming budget for continued expansion of nationwide fibre network coverage.
Kenya targets AI, data centres expansion
Government is pushing policy reforms to attract cloud and digital infrastructure investments as it moves position the country as East Africa's preferred digital hub.
Kenya launches AIST for transformation
The institution, modelled on the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, aims to strengthen innovation and develop the skills needed to support Kenya’s digital future.
Kassait pushes stronger data collaboration
Collaboration and transparency are key to safeguarding data in humanitarian efforts, says Kenyan data commissioner.
Kenya advances digital transformation
A series of meetings involving government officials and key institutions has helped advance Kenya’s digital transformation agenda.
Kenya's mobile money tax plan draws sharp industry backlash
Proposals from Treasury risk pushing consumers back towards the less transparent cash economy warn opponents of new Bill.
Vodacom M-PESA enables PayPal payments
New integration enables seamless transfers between M-PESA wallets and PayPal accounts.
TikTok pulls 820,000 Kenyan videos
As public concern over online safety grows, the platform is increasing automated enforcement.
Kenyan court stalls Safaricom-Vodacom deal
The transaction has received Kenyan parliamentary and regulatory clearances; but, a three-judge High Court bench has put the agreement on hold until the outcome of complaints submitted by four citizens.
Kenya, Rwanda deepen digital economy ties
William Kabogo, Kenya's cabinet secretary for information, communications, and the digital economy, hosted Paula Ingabire, Rwanda's minister of ICT and Innovation, for discussions aimed at boosting cooperation in key digital sectors.