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Kenya researchers push African ownership of Chinese AI models

Kenyan researchers want African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as a foundation for homegrown systems, rather than simply importing technology built elsewhere.
By David Njaaga 2026-07-06 16:29:00
The creative economy has become a source of employment and entrepreneurship among young people.
By Killiad Msafiri 2026-07-02 14:46:18
WhatsApp users will soon interact with strangers without revealing phone numbers after the messaging platform introduced unique feature designed to protect users.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-07-02 00:00:00
Thirteen Italian agritech and food processing companies have landed in Kenya to explore partnerships aimed at modernising the country's agri-food value chain and cutting post-harvest losses.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-07-01 16:08:10
A Kenyan firm will help strengthen Zambia's national school feeding programme after securing a four-year partnership to improve systems serving millions of schoolchildren.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-29 17:19:00
The drone-enabled seedball broadcasting exercise saw 75 kilograms of seedballs dispersed over targeted areas of the conservancy, helping regenerate vegetation cover.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-26 09:10:00
Kenya among nine African organisations selected for a global technology accelerator supporting social enterprises that use cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-23 16:57:29
Kenya has secured the rights to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, the first African country to host the meeting.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-06-20 10:19:18
 Industry leaders meeting in Nairobi warn that cybercriminals are weaponising AI faster than financial institutions can respond.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-18 13:50:00
 For decades, African governments and businesses have had little choice but to send their most sensitive data to servers thousands of kilometres away. Kenya has now changed that.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-16 14:27:00
Technology firms are expanding beyond smartphones and basic accessories as they compete for consumer spending, moving into home appliances, personal care devices and household products.
By David Njaaga 2026-06-15 19:26:00
Kenyans seeking alternative ways to save and grow their money can now invest in gold from as little as Sh20 using their mobile phones
By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-12 12:42:21