Education and Career
Ruto links teachers to Kenya’s digital economy and future growth
Ruto linked the development of human capital to productivity, innovation, and Kenya’s ability to compete in an increasingly digital global economy.
digital economy
Technology
Kenya faces 41-year wait to reach one million .ke domains
Incoming KENIC chairman Thomas Odhiambo said the organisation had initially calculated that reaching one million domains at the present rate would take 41 years, although the board now hopes to reduce that period to about 30 years.
Education and Career
Africa urged to turn more women’s STEM skills into businesses and solutions
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who served as the chief guest, said Africa must ensure that knowledge gained in schools and laboratories can lead to practical solutions and successful enterprises.
Technology
Web attacks jump 43.7%, putting government systems at risk
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) said government systems and ISPs were the main targets during the period, with attackers focusing on obtaining user login details, exploiting weak web browsers and gaining access to database servers holding sensitive information.
Exclusives
Lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui warns corporations are driving new form of neo-colonisation
Kinyanjui linked this shift to the expanding influence of global companies, particularly in the technology and financial sectors, and urged African countries to examine how such systems could affect their control over resources, information, and development
Technology
ICT PS Tanui: Kenya should adopt the best AI globally
Tanui also called for the development of AI solutions designed around Kenya's languages, datasets, industries and national priorities
Business
Kenya set for bigger tax role under proposed UN global rules
The negotiations, currently underway in New York under the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, are seeking to reshape international tax rules by giving member states a greater role in deciding how multinational companies are taxed
Technology
State targets digital hub in every ward as 588 sites are identified
ICT PS described the initiative as one of Kenya's most ambitious grassroots digital infrastructure programmes, saying it is expected to strengthen digital inclusion while equipping young people, innovators and businesses to participate more effectively in the country's growing digital economy
Global Affairs
Inside Matt Baugh’s first four months as Britain’s envoy to Kenya
Baugh has engaged Kenyan security officials on counter-terrorism, cyber threats, organised crime and regional instability. He also highlighted cooperation on aviation security under the Kenya-UK Security Compact, reflecting Britain’s continuing role in supporting Kenya’s security capabilities
Technology
Kenya targets AI firms with new worker protection rules
Under the proposal, AI companies and outsourcing firms will be expected to meet locally developed duty-of-care standards covering worker safety, fair treatment and wellbeing.
Technology
ICT Ministry invites public views on draft AI policy ahead of August 4 deadline
The policy seeks to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, support sustainable development, enhance Kenya's economic resilience and reinforce the country's strategic autonomy in the digital economy
Technology
Cabinet establishes AI committee, approves BPO policy to drive digital jobs
According to Cabinet, the newly established AI committee will spearhead the implementation of Kenya’s national artificial intelligence strategy, coordinate AI-related policies across Government and ensure the country adopts the technology responsibly.