Microsoft and G42 announced a $1 billion digital investment in Kenya, including a state-of-the-art green data centre to support Microsoft Azure. This initiative aims to enhance Kenya’s digital infrastructure, develop local AI models, expand connectivity, and ensure secure cloud services, fostering digital transformation and economic growth across East Africa.
Safaricom, M-Pesa Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation launch the Spark Accelerator program to support Kenyan start-ups, providing mentorship, funding, and go-to-market strategies to address the challenges of securing funding, market access, and scaling.
Airtel Kenya is set to deploy an additional 100 5G sites across Kenya, expanding its network from 15 to 32 counties. This expansion, enhancing both personal and business connectivity, will be supported by affordable 5G home broadband routers and diverse data plans.
