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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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Google Unveils AI Max for Search Campaigns, Promising Enhanced Performance with Gemini 2.0

Google introduced AI Max for Search on May 6, 2025, a new suite of AI enhancements powered by Gemini 2.0. It offers automated creative generation and predictive targeting, with early tests showing a ~14% lift in conversions. This aims to simplify optimization and improve advertiser efficiency.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

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Google Pauses Plans for Standalone Third-Party Cookie Opt-In Prompt in Chrome, Maintaining Current Controls

Google announced on April 22, 2025, that it will not roll out a new standalone opt-in prompt for third-party cookies in Chrome, maintaining current user controls via Privacy settings. This decision, following industry feedback, provides marketers more time to adapt to a post-cookie world while Google continues developing its Privacy Sandbox API alternatives.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Apr 22, 2025

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Nairobi Hosts 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference Focusing on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

The 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference, held in Nairobi on May 5, 2025, convened policymakers and industry leaders to discuss sustainable digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, aligning with Kenya's Vision 2030 and National Digital Masterplan. Key themes included AI, digital inclusion, data sovereignty, and environmental sustainability in data centers, emphasizing renewable energy and efficiency metrics like REF and CUE. The event highlighted the ICT sector's projected growth to surpass $110B by 2027.

SOStreamline Official

May 5, 2025

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Raxio Data Centres Bolstered by $100M IFC Investment for Pan-African Expansion, Kenya Key Market

Raxio Data Centres secured a significant $100 million financing from the IFC to expand its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Kenya highlighted as a key market. This investment, relevant in May 2025, underscores the major capital inflow into Africa's critical digital infrastructure, essential for tech growth.

SOStreamline Official

May 1, 2025

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African Startups Witness Impressive Funding Surge in April 2025, Boosting Regional Ecosystems

The African startup ecosystem saw a major funding boost in April 2025, with ventures securing $343 million in deals over $100k—a 4.5-fold increase from April 2024. Year-to-date funding reached $803 million (up 43%), creating a positive investment climate beneficial for Kenyan startups.

SOStreamline Official

Apr 30, 2025

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Vivo V50 Smartphone with Advanced Snapdragon SoC and 50MP Selfie Camera Launches in Kenya

Vivo launched its V50 smartphone in Kenya on April 16, 2025, featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC for robust performance and a high-resolution 50-Megapixel front-facing camera. This launch caters to Kenyan consumers' demand for advanced camera capabilities and powerful mobile processing.

SOStreamline Official

Apr 16, 2025

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HMD Global Offers Nokia Skyline at 50% Discount in Kenyan Easter Promotion

During an Easter sales promotion in Kenya, HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones, offered its Skyline smartphone model at a significant 50% discount, as reported on April 16, 2025. This move illustrates the competitive pricing strategies employed by brands to boost sales and attract consumers in the Kenyan market.

SOStreamline Official

Apr 16, 2025

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Landmark High Court Ruling Prohibits Arbitrary Internet Shutdowns in Kenya

Kenya's High Court delivered a landmark ruling in late April, permanently prohibiting the government and telecom companies from disrupting internet services without judicial approval. This decision, a major win for digital rights, followed a lawsuit by civil society groups over past shutdowns during protests and exams, ensuring future restrictions require a transparent court process.

SOStreamline Official

Apr 28, 2025

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Gemini AI Assistant Coming to Chrome Browser for AI Subscribers

Google announced that starting May 21, users with AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions will gain access to a Gemini button in the Chrome browser, providing AI-powered summaries and assistance across web content.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

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Google Showcases Project Aura AR Glasses with Android XR and Gemini AI, Partners with Samsung and Others

Google and Xreal unveiled Project Aura, an Android XR-based augmented reality headset with built-in cameras and Gemini AI support. Additional smart glasses leveraging the Android XR platform will be developed by partners including Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

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Google Advances Generative Media with Imagen 4 for Images and Veo 3 for Video

Google announced Imagen 4 and Veo 3, its upgraded AI models for generating high-fidelity images and coherent videos (with audio), respectively, bringing improved quality and new editing features to creators via Vertex AI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

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Huawei Prepares for May Shipment of Ascend 910C AI GPU, Aiming to Rival NVIDIA H100

Sources indicate that Huawei is set to begin shipping its Ascend 910C AI GPU to Chinese customers in May 2025. This new GPU, which combines two Ascend 910B processors, is designed to offer performance comparable to NVIDIA's H100 for AI tasks.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Apr 22, 2025