Mitsumi Distribution is partnering with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership is expected to drive AI uptake across various sectors of the economy and its applications, particularly within the healthcare industry. The partnership announcement was made during the inaugural workshop recently […]
African hub network AfriLabs has partnered Intel to launch the Intel AI Programme for African deep-tech startups and ecosystem stakeholders, aimed at propelling the Kenyan deep-tech space. Building on the success of an inaugural event in Abuja, Nigeria, the Intel AI Programme will take place in Nairobi on May 28-30, […]
wo Kenyan startups have been selected for Google’s Generative AI Accelerator Program, where they will be eligible for funding amounting to more than $20 million (Ksh.2.64 billion) for their projects. Kenya’s Jacaranda Health and EIDU are the only two beneficiaries from Africa among the 21 organisations now set to join the first […]
In 2023, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a transformative force, captivating industries with its ability to innovate and create. A concept born in the 1950’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) became a disruptive technology in 2023, when it emerged as a transformative force, captivating industries with the ability to create and. Governments […]
Boda bodas are synonymous with life in East Africa, and in bustling cities like Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam, these motorbike taxis are the best way to weave your way to your destination. For millions of Africans, boda bodas are a primary mode of transport and a vital means […]
Kenya’s real estate sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation fueled by technological advancements. From the adoption of blockchain for secure transactions and ownership rights to the proliferation of digital platforms bringing various stakeholders together, and the utilization of construction-phase tracking and monitoring tech, technology is revolutionizing the property investment landscape […]
Caterpillar is “actively pursuing” Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance its own operations and benefit its clientele, the heavy equipment maker has disclosed. The world’s largest construction OEM, commonly known as Cat, has highlighted its use of advanced technology to expedite engineering tasks, while adding that it is increasingly incorporating AI […]
Revelation that billionaire tech investor Elon Musk is toying with the idea of introducing a charge for all new users seeking to put up posts, like or comment on X (formerly Twitter) has caused jitters among influencer marketers and digital advertisers who eke a living out of the platform. They […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced availability of its initiative, ‘AI Ready,’ in Kenya. Designed to equip 2 million people by 2025 with free and essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills to thrive in the digital economy, this initiative now provides free AI skills training to Kenyans. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is […]
The program is a joint agreement between the Kenya Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Acyberschool and was signed at the Connected Africa Summit 2024. It will be implemented in five years, with both parties collaborating in resource mobilization. John Paul Okwiri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KoTDA, said that the […]
