Mastercard Eyes AI-Driven Inclusion in Kenya with Focus on Credit Scoring, Smart Farming and Skills Training
August 13, 2025
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is expected to grow to USD 16.5 billion by 2030 from from USD 4.5 billion in 2025. These figures have been pulled from Mastercard’s latest whitepaper, Harnessing the Transformative Power…
Google Unveils $37M AI Investment Package and Launches First AI Community Center in Africa
July 25, 2025
Google has announced a $37 million investment to advance artificial intelligence (AI) development across Africa. The announcement includes the launch of Africa’s first AI Community Center in Accra, Ghana. At the core of the announcement…
This is Digital Hosts AI Appreciation Breakfast to Celebrate AI Day and Launch New Literacy Program
July 21, 2025
In celebration of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, This is Digital, a visionary organization committed to closing the AI literacy gap in Africa, hosted an AI Appreciation Breakfast event themed “The Age of AI: A…
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
May 19, 2025
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager, Kenya. Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected…
Kenya Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy for 2025-2030
April 8, 2025
Last month, Kenya’s State Department for Parliamentary Affairs unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2025 to 2030. As the global AI race intensifies, this roadmap aims to position Kenya not just as a consumer…
How Safaricom’s AI-Driven DigiFarm is Transforming Agriculture in Kenya
April 5, 2025
Agriculture plays a key role in Kenya’s economy employing millions and contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. Even with that, small-scale farmers often face many challenges including access to financing, expert advice and market insights. …
The value of increasing public sector skills in the age of AI
April 3, 2025
By Winnie Karanu, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Africa. In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya’s public sector stands at a critical juncture. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has…
Will AI take our Jobs? The real issue is how we adapt.
March 28, 2025
By Nzola Miranda As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and transform various industries, a prevailing concern has arisen: Will AI render human labour obsolete? Reports highlighting automation, robotic workers, and self-driving vehicles frequently provoke…
Safaricom CEO Highlights AI Strategy at Decode 3.0
March 18, 2025
At Safaricom Decode 3.0 East Africa Edition, CEO Peter Ndegwa shed light on how the company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer experience, drive new business models and improve operational efficiency. AI is…