Category: Digital Technology
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The opening moments made it clear that this wasn’t going to be another polite showcase of futuristic technology. Organisers stressed that AI adoption in Kenya should be defined by utility and responsibility, not slogans or imported narratives. That framing stayed consistent throughout the day — and the audience held each speaker to it. Annepeace Alwala…
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Data Centres The competition to host Africa’s next wave of digital infrastructure is no longer just about fibre networks or cloud licenses. It is about power. More specifically, who can offer low-cost, always-on, cleaner energy to hyperscalers hungry for land and megawatts. Two unlikely frontrunners have emerged: Botswana and Nigeria. Both are promising renewable-powered data…
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Every major operator in South Africa talks about 5G. Most have launched some form of it. Few, however, have rebuilt the core infrastructure that makes 5G more than a marketing label. MTN South Africa just did. Rather than simply layering faster radios on top of legacy plumbing, the operator, working with Ericsson, has completed a…
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More than 500 government officials, industry leaders, partners, and experts gathered at Huawei Africa Night 2025, held alongside HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, to discuss how intelligent technologies can accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. The event, themed “All Intelligence for New Africa”, highlighted the continent’s leapfrog progress in ICT — from widespread adoption of 4G and 5G networks…
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Start Date: April/May 2026 Duration: 12 – Weeks Location: Nairobi Type of Employment: Internship Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. Defines specific product needs based on user insights; ideates to…
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(L-R) Janet Waiyaki Digital Lead, Martin Karenju, MD Life Assurance, Andrew Mwithiga Head of Digital and Innovation, Arthur Oginga Group CEO and Julius Ouma, MD Faulu Microfinance Bank during the launch of Thrive, a holistic wellness app. Mental health conditions—many triggered by the relentless pressures of modern living—are silently draining Kenya’s economy by a staggering…
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L-R: Rose Njeri when she appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on June 3, 2025 and her recognition by TIME magazine in the TIME100 Next list. /THE STAR.ROSE NJERI (X) Software engineer Rose Njeri has earned a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Next list, which highlights emerging global changemakers. Listed under the Advocates category, the…
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Anthony Muthungu is an entrepreneur who got tired of faulty and fake USB cables in the Kenyan market and decided to find a solution for this. He immersed himself into studying, and armed with a sharp wit and obstinate determination began manufacturing locally made USB cables. Through this, he founded TOTOSCI, a venture that would…
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In 2025, Incogni’s Social Media Privacy Ranking pulled back the curtain on a digital reality most users would rather not face: the very platforms we use daily are the ones violating our trust the most. Meta’s empire—Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger—along with TikTok, are officially crowned the most privacy-invasive. This is not speculation; it’s a…
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“If your business is not on the internet, then your business will be out of business.” – SokoAnalyst. The reality is simple: Kenya is already a digital nation. With Nairobi at 67.7% mobile ownership, Kirinyaga at 65%, and more than half the counties above 50%, the mobile phone is no longer a luxury—it is the…