Africa tipped on four sectors that can benefit from AI
January 25, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African…
AI – How to Reap the Rewards Without Fearing the Consequences
January 2, 2024
By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager, Microsoft Kenya AI has been one of the most pervasive topics in global headlines over the past year, with experts both extolling the much-anticipated benefits of the technology and warning…
Microsoft is Hiring Software Engineer Interns to be Based in Nairobi
December 14, 2023
Microsoft has opened its doors to welcome interns from around the globe, offering an opportunity for aspiring software engineers to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply here. Key Details Microsoft’s mission is…
10 AI terms everyone should know
November 17, 2023
By Susanna Ray, Microsoft Source writer The term “AI” has been used in computer science since the 1950s, but most people outside the industry didn’t start talking about it until the end of 2022. That’s…
Africa’s private and public sectors asked to collaborate to enhance AI readiness for transformative growth
November 10, 2023
There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a…
Microsoft and M-PESA Africa Join Forces to Empower African MSMEs with Digital Skills
October 4, 2023
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, has partnered with M-PESA Africa to address the digital skills gap among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the landscape for…
FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program
September 24, 2023
Flapmax has joined forces with Microsoft to nurture promising startups through the FAST Accelerator program. This dynamic initiative is set to catalyze the growth of Africa’s digital economy and drive innovation across various sectors. The…
Securing a country’s future: The digital transformation challenge facing governments
September 6, 2023
By Phyllis Migwi Daily life very nearly came to a grinding halt in Kenya last month with millions of people unable to access the country’s more than 5,000 recently digitised, critical government services – from…
Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama: A New Era for Generative AI
July 20, 2023
The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has witnessed significant breakthroughs, with generative AI captivating the public’s imagination. Today, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of Llama 2, the next generation of the open-source large…