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ICT and Governance

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.

ICT and Governance

First Ladies commit to protecting children online

The group is advocating for stronger child protection frameworks, greater digital literacy and meaningful inclusion of children’s voices in decision-making.

Kenya secures digital deal with France

The milestone cooperation agreement will fund internet access for households, public facilities and digital hubs in the East African country.

Kenya engages South Korea on tech development

The engagement focused on key areas that are shaping the future of digital government and AI-driven public service delivery.

ICT and Governance

East Africa validates regional AI strategy

East Africa moves toward a unified ethical framework for artificial intelligence deployment.

East Africa to launch joint comms satellite

Four nations aim for digital sovereignty and cheaper broadband by reducing reliance on external satellite systems.

Guodong eyes Kenya’s digital infrastructure

A Chinese delegation meets ICT officials in Nairobi to explore investments in fibre-optic networks and telecom towers.

Kenya, Italy partner on AI hub ambitions

Kenya is strengthening ties with Italy to develop technical capabilities and policy frameworks for its regional artificial intelligence hub.

ICT and Governance

Kenya lauds investments in connectivity

Principal Secretary John Tanui explained how 71 million connected devices and smart city projects such as Konza are driving the country's urban transformation.

ICT and Governance

Kenya accelerates launch of digital hubs

A timeline has been established to ensure that 101 completed hubs are equipped, operating, and staffed within two months.

Kenya's eCitizen revenue hits $4.6m daily

Digitisation drives 1 000% surge in daily collections as Parliament probes $72m diversion and platform ownership risks.

Canada supports Kenyan AI, drone medical projects

The focus is on using drone technology for medical deliveries, supporting responsible AI policy research, and clean energy to primary health-care facilities.