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Microsoft’s proposed global restructuring has affected its Nairobi engineering department, leaving the facility’s future and the status of employees unclear as Kenya seeks to protect technology jobs.
Nvidia has emerged as the world’s most valuable technology company, topping the latest rankings by Statista released in July 2026
Speaking on Tuesday during the award ceremony for winners of the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition and the launch of the competition's 11th edition, Ruto said investments in digital skills, innovation and technology infrastructure are helping position Kenya among the world's leading sources of skilled ICT professionals.
The company’s shares fell 1.5% in early trading following the announcement, which comes as major technology firms face mounting pressure to justify massive spending on AI development.
The 25-week learning initiative will provide market-relevant digital training and up to 1,000 Microsoft certification vouchers to help participants earn internationally recognised qualifications aligned with evolving labour market needs
Under current tax rules, royalties refer to payments made for the use of intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial processes. These payments are treated as income and attract withholding tax, which is deducted at source and remitted to the tax authority.
The firm had sought her cross-examination, claiming it lost investments and anticipated income after several Nokia Service Centres it allegedly set up in partnership were later absorbed by Microsoft.
Microsoft currently employs 228,000 people globally, according to figures from June 2024.
The job cuts will impact employees across various levels and regions, marking one of the company’s largest layoffs since 2023.
The announcement, made by Microsoft, brings an end to the service that became a household name in internet communication since its launch 23 years ago.
Microsoft has indicated that these tariffs have played a major role in its decision to adjust pricing.
The move marks a major change for businesses managing Windows Server systems outside Azure.
