Your Pulse on Kenya

The Connected Africa Summit 2025 (May 26-29, Diani, Kenya), hosted by Kenya's ICT Ministry, aims to turn Africa's digital "Vision to Reality." Key themes include AI, Green Tech, Digital Inclusion, and Cybersecurity, with participation from global giants like AWS and Google. A major outcome will be "The Nairobi Declaration," outlining 7 critical interventions by 14 African ICT Ministers to advance the continent's digital agenda through collaboration and public-private partnerships.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming Kenya, driven by the National AI Strategy (2025-2030) focusing on ethical and inclusive adoption. Government agencies like KEBS and KRA are implementing AI for efficiency, while the private sector, including healthtech MYDAWA and global players like Huawei and Google, integrate AI widely. A strong emphasis on AI education and ethical governance underpins this national digital shift.

Safaricom hosted an epic 18-hour marathon concert at Uhuru Park on March 21, 2025, to celebrate M-PESA's 18th anniversary. Featuring over 18 top DJs and a constellation of Kenyan music stars, the event paid tribute to M-PESA's transformative impact on financial inclusion in Kenya.

By mid-March 2025, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had trained 229,292 teachers on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework, preparing for the 2026 senior secondary transition. The training focuses on new pedagogical skills, digital literacy, and remote learning tools.