Young people in Bungoma County are increasingly accessing life-changing digital opportunities through the Government’s Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, an initiative that is accelerating digital job creation, enhancing digital skills, and bridging the digital divide at the grassroots level. The programme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy implemented by the Technopolis Development Authority (formerly Konza Technopolis Development Authority), continues to expand access to digital infrastructure and online work opportunities for youth across Kenya through the establishment of Jitume Digital Hubs. Bungoma County currently hosts eight Jitume Digital Hubs located in Kabuchai, Webuye West, Kimilili, Chemoge, Tongaren,…
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Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment. This is the result of the deployment of an advanced wireless network solution – the first of its type in Africa – in partnership with leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and digital transformation partner, Datacentrix. Tharisa Minerals’ core asset is the Tharisa Mine, an open-pit platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome mining operation in the North West province of South Africa, situated in South Africa’s western limb of the Bushveld Complex, which is home to more than…
PayPal has announced the expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to 70 markets worldwide. With this rollout, PYUSD will be integrated directly into PayPal accounts across newly supported markets. These include regions in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. “Consumers and businesses around the world are looking for faster, more seamless ways to transact globally, and the current system still charges too much, takes too long,” said May Zabaneh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto at PayPal. She added that expanding PYUSD access gives users “faster access to their funds” and a more…
A new report by Cambridge University Press & Assessment has found that 7 in 10 Kenyans believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest challenge education systems must prepare the next generation for. The findings come from a national survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of Cambridge. The survey polled 1,084 adults in Kenya on the role of technology and human skills in the future of education. The report is titled Humans at the Heart of Education. 70% of respondents identified emerging technologies that include AI and automation as one of the top challenges the education sector must address. The report…
HealthX has announced the launch of HealthX Boda, a first of its kind mobile solution designed to give the country’s commercial motorbike riders (boda boda riders) affordable, round the clock access to healthcare and essential accident protection. From as little as KES 15 (USD 0.12) per day, HealthX Boda offers riders: If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. Boda boda riders are the backbone of Kenya’s transport and delivery economy, contributing billions to GDP and supporting millions of households. Yet, despite their essential role, they remain one of the most underserved groups…
NTT DATA has released the 2026 Global AI Report: A playbook for AI leaders.The playbook is based on the company’s new benchmark research and reveals how “AI leaders” are separating from competitors through strategy and execution. The analysis is based on a survey of 2,567 senior executives across 35 countries and 15 industries. Only 15% of participating organizations qualified as “AI leaders,” defined by clear AI strategies, mature operating models and focused execution. These leaders report significantly higher revenue growth and profit margins than other organizations. “AI accountability now belongs in the boardroom and demands an enterprise-wide agenda,” said Yutaka Sasaki,…
Send App by Flutterwave today unveiled the Send App Travel Card. This is a new physical Naira card designed specifically for Nigerians in the diaspora returning home for the festive season. It was developed in partnership with technology partner Odysy and powered by the AfriGO network. Its aim is to eliminate common payment challenges faced by travelers across Nigeria. Each December, thousands of Nigerians travel home for reunions and celebrations. Most of them encounter cash limitations, foreign card failures, unpredictable exchange rates and acceptance issues. The Send App Travel Card addresses these frustrations by allowing customers abroad to pre-order the…
Safaricom has partnered with Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor of Shell products, to enhance Bundle Ya Deree. This is its recently launched digital productivity bundle designed for cab drivers. The collaboration introduces weekly fuel discounts at Shell stations, adding a new cost-saving layer to Safaricom’s growing ecosystem of digital services for mobility workers. Bundle Ya Deree gives online taxi drivers access to essential digital tools including Uber, Bolt, Little, Faras and Yego driver apps, Google Maps, subsidized insurance, and voice and data packages. The new partnership adds a fuel discount of KES 2 per litre, available every Saturday at all…
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled the first of its kind funding program dubbed AI for Development that aims to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence across African countries. The initiative is valued at $1 billion and aims is to support AI-driven projects in key sectors such as digital infrastructure, education, agriculture and public services. The announcement was made H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. In his address, he said the UAE is committed to building stronger international partnerships that help emerging economies unlock the benefits of advanced technology. The…
Bolt and Gebeya have partnered to ease the mobility challenges for Africa’s fast-growing service workforce. The collaboration will begin in Kenya and Ghana but will later be expanded into other African markets where both companies operate. The partnership targets one of the biggest barriers faced by independent workers across the continent, the high cost and inconsistent availability of transportation needed to reach clients and job opportunities. As part of the initiative, users on Gebeya’s Jitume platform (“Jitumers”) will receive exclusive Bolt ride discounts to make daily movement more affordable and support business growth. Daniel Njomo, Country Sales Manager, Bolt Business…