Kenya Tech News

Nairobi County set to host Nairobi Tech Week 2025 in August

Innovate Nairobi Tech Week 2025 is scheduled for August 20th to 22nd, focusing on "Smart Cities, Smart Solutions: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability." The event will gather tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss Nairobi's technological future. It will feature tracks on emerging technologies, digital economy policies, gaming, employment, digital governance, information access, and collaboration.

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Kenya & India Join Forces to Fight Document Fraud with Digital Verification

Kenya and India are collaborating to fight document fraud using digital verification. Inspired by India's DigiLocker, Kenya is implementing a technology platform for instant document authentication. This initiative follows a signed agreement and involves a multi-sectoral team to ensure effective implementation.

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Safaricom Decode Earth Arena: A Call for Climate Resilience and Innovation

The Earth Arena at Safaricom's annual Engineering Summit emphasized the necessity of building climate-resilient infrastructure to protect communities from the escalating impacts of climate change. Key discussions included the role of technology in steering Africa towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and innovative financial strategies to support climate resilience. A masterclass on Climate Data Transparency highlighted the importance of open data in revolutionizing decision-making for effective climate action.

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Kenyan Government and Binance Discuss Future of Crypto and AI

Binance recently hosted a community event in Kenya, bringing together key industry stakeholders, regulators, and crypto enthusiasts. Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, emphasized Kenya's commitment to supporting innovation in both cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Binance's Chief Marketing Officer, Rachel Conlan, highlighted the company's dedication to enhancing financial literacy and access to digital assets in Kenya.

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LINX Expands Nairobi Internet Exchange to PAIX to Improve Regional Connectivity

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has expanded its Nairobi Internet Exchange Point (IXP) to include PAIX Nairobi, enhancing regional connectivity by keeping internet traffic local. This expansion responds to local demand and aims to support Africa's digital economy by enabling networks to exchange traffic locally while accessing global opportunities. PAIX Nairobi, located in Britam Tower, serves as a hub for ISPs, content networks, e-commerce, broadcasting, and gaming companies.

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