The year saw the launch of the country's first local smartphone assembly plant, the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (Eadak) factory, with the inaugural devices featuring 4G-enabled Neon 5 Smarta and Neon 6 Ultra, whose retail prices were pegged at Sh7,499 and Sh8,999.
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) also intensified efforts to close in on data breaches by tightening existing data protection laws, which rattled data handlers in different economic sectors.
Finally, Kenyan schools introduced immersive technology into their teaching curricula to aid students in better comprehending educational content by enhancing their learning experiences.
Deepfake videos in South Africa are causing reputational risks and frustration. The Democratic Alliance is taking legal action against those who create political AI-generated fakes.
Picture this: a young boy in a dusty Kenyan village, dreaming of conquering boardrooms instead of mountains. That's the story of @Saagite , the camel-loving CEO who now steers @KCBGroup , East and Central Africa's biggest bank.
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Hello @Safaricom PLC. In this age of AI, you’d undoubtedly know* who among your subscribers needs Okoa Jahazi, book a bus etc. and reduce spam messages to shareholders. #MegWhitman
African nations grapple with currency woes, exploring bold moves like Ghana's 'gold for oil' and Kenya's Sukuk ambitions. Yet, with rising debts to European banks and regional lenders, are we innovating or risking our future?
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CBK governor Dr. Kamau Thugge warns against reintroducing interest rate caps, labeling it a potential 'economic disaster'. Previous caps saw private sector credit growth plummet from 22% to an average of 5-6% annually. 📉 #KenyaFinance#RateCapDebate"
#Kenya leading the way in eco-friendly transport! President William Ruto's visit to Roam Park, Nairobi's massive electric motorcycle assembly plant, highlights the country's commitment to combat climate change & boost the economy. 🏍️💨 #CleanEnergy
Ndovu: The embedded wealth management platform for Africa that enables users to invest in diversified portfolios of local and global assets. #EverywhereInitiative@ndovutech
In this episode of the Founder Series, we feature Samuel Njuguna, the Co-Founder and CEO of Chumz.io, a savings and investment app that guides clients on when and how to save.
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Samuel is not only a techie, he is a lover of art and reads extensively on behavioral psychology. We talked to him about what problem Chumz.io solves in the market. Catch the episode dropping today on our Youtube Page.
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Honored to have @PowerUSAID announce a new investment to boost energy access in East & Central Africa. Through a new Power Africa initiative @USAID will invest $89M over the next 5 years that builds on our decade of partnership in Africa's energy sector.
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