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Africa is building its AI future; who is building it around the citizen?

Africa’s AI ambitions are accelerating, but the push for smarter cities and digital innovation must be matched by strong safeguards for privacy, accountability, inclusion and human rights.
By Amos Murumba 2026-10-01 11:10:23
Kenya has signed a Joint Declaration with US artificial intelligence company Anthropic to deepen cooperation on AI skills development, research, safety and public-sector applications.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-09-23 11:49:00
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than regulation and safety measures.
By Newton Kimaiyo 2026-09-16 10:58:24
Meru Land CEC Joy Karwitha has been named at theCyber Security Woman of the Year, at the 11th Africa Digital Economy Awards 2026, in recognition of her contribution in the cybersecurity sector.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-09-14 17:38:12
AI is changing project management, with employers placing greater value on leadership, judgement and decision-making as technology takes over more technical and routine workplace tasks.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-12 12:10:10
The report aims to provide policymakers with a shared, evidence-based understanding of AI without making specific policy recommendations.
By Newton Kimaiyo 2026-09-10 09:35:18
A new digital initiative is seeking to make legal services easier to access by helping businesses and individuals find lawyers, compare their needs and manage legal work through technology.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-01 16:15:32
As African countries put more services online, cybersecurity experts are warning that the continent needs more researchers to keep pace with those targeting its digital systems.
By David Njaaga 2026-08-28 17:11:00
European firm Amaco Energy Group plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered smart-power system to energise data centres that will be run using AI, once approved.
By James Wanzala 2026-08-27 00:00:00
Kenya’s government has set out a policy framework to guide the expansion of Kenya’s fleet management industry, which emphasises on secure data use, interoperability, cybersecurity
By Esther Dianah 2026-08-23 06:00:00
A new $1 billion effort seeking to place thousands of artificial intelligence (AI) specialists inside businesses aims to help companies move AI from testing into everyday operations.
By David Njaaga 2026-08-22 10:59:00
The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians (IET-K) has called on the government to expedite the appointment and operationalisation of the Engineering Technology Board
By Peter Ochieng 2026-08-21 16:16:29