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Kenya, US boost digital cooperation

Kenya hosted a US delegation on Thursday to explore deeper cooperation with representatives from the US Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce.

Kenya reviews ICT service quality

Kenyan authorities and telecom operators met to address service quality challenges, network gaps and infrastructure resilience across the country.

ICT and Governance

Kenya equips diplomats for GenAI

The training equipped 280 diplomats to use GenAI securely while safeguarding sensitive government information.

Germany backs Kenya's digital talent drive

The East African country signed a series of agreements with German organisations to advance digital skills development, outsourcing and open-source technology collaboration.

Kenya pitches GSMA to host flagship tech event

Development part of Kenyan government’s efforts to position Nairobi as Africa’s next global technology hub.

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.

ICT and Governance

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.

ICT and Governance

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.

Data Management

Kassait pushes stronger data collaboration

Collaboration and transparency are key to safeguarding data in humanitarian efforts, says Kenyan data commissioner.

Kenyan County boosts clinics connectivity

Murang’a County in central Kenya has switched to Starlink satellite internet to improve healthcare connectivity and reduce costs.

ICT and Governance

Kenya advances digital transformation

A series of meetings involving government officials and key institutions has helped advance Kenya’s digital transformation agenda.