Kenya Tech News

JKUAT Students to Represent Kenya at Global ICT Competition in China

Three students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) will represent Kenya at the Global Huawei Information Communication and Technology Competition in Shenzhen, China, from May 18 to 25. Rukia Mwari Mohammed, Ephraim Shikanga, and Banzy Nyaga have shown great skill in network, computing, and cloud tracks. The competition is expected to give them practical experience and global recognition for the university, the students, and Kenya.

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Huawei DigiTruck Empowers 290 Kenyan Youth with Digital Skills

The Huawei DigiTruck Kenya project recently celebrated the graduation of 290 young people in Homa Bay after they completed a six-week digital skills training program. This mobile classroom initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by offering free training to youth in remote areas, with a particular focus on women. Since 2019, the project has successfully trained over 6,030 young individuals, contributing to Kenya's digital transformation agenda.

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CS Kagwe Advocates for Smart Farming and Youth Engagement

Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has urged the revitalization of Kenya's agricultural sector through the adoption of modern technology. He emphasized the use of smart agriculture tools and modern soil analysis to improve service delivery, resource distribution, and transparency. Kagwe also stressed the need for incentives to attract younger generations into agriculture to secure the sector's future.

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Kenyan Woman's Android Phone Dating Stance Sparks Online Frenzy

A Kenyan woman recently went viral after stating she would not date a man who uses an Android phone, sparking a debate online. Her reasoning was that she believes men who use Android phones are not financially stable. This statement has led to widespread discussion and reactions across social media platforms in Kenya.

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Kenya Faces Alarming AI Protection Gap for Children's Online Safety

Kenya faces a growing risk of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), but lacks adequate legal protections, with no reported cases yet. Experts are urging for stronger regulations, including an AI-specific legal framework, and collaboration between tech firms, lawmakers, and service providers to ensure children's online safety. Current laws like the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act are seen as insufficient to address the complexities of AI-driven child exploitation, highlighting the need for updated policies to protect children in the digital age.

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