Microsoft to train one million Kenyans in artificial intelligence by 2027 Microsoft, in partnership with other players in the private sector, has announced plans to train at least one million Kenyans in artificial intelligence by 2027. This follows the training of over 600,000 Kenyans in the last 11 months, with over 100,000 of them [...]
Kenya and Microsoft Strengthen Partnership to Advance AI Skills and Digital Transformation
Tech Africa News | October 23, 2025 The discussions focused on Microsoft Elevate, a key initiative driving Kenya’s digital growth through public–private partnerships aimed at enhancing AI skills across the nation. Read more: Kenya and Microsoft Strengthen Partnership to Advance AI Skills and Digital Transformation - TechAfrica News
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2025: Honouring Exemplary Educators in the Teachers’ Service Commission Training
Nairobi, Kenya — On October 5, 2025, educators across Kenya joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, a moment dedicated to recognizing the transformative power of teachers and their unwavering commitment to shaping the future. This year’s celebration placed a special spotlight on teachers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in [...]
School of the Nations Kenya Builds Future-Ready Learners with Minecraft Education
School of the Nations in Kenya is embracing the power of Minecraft Education to transform learning and empower students with 21st-century skills. As part of a broader movement across Africa to integrate game-based learning into classrooms, the school is leveraging Minecraft to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among its learners. Through partnerships with [...]
JKUAT Staff Enhance AI Expertise at Microsoft Educators Bootcamp
Date: December 20, 2024 Link: JKUAT Staff Enhance AI Expertise at Microsoft Educators Bootcamp - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, JKUAT has taken a significant step in equipping its academic staff with the essential skills needed in this rapidly evolving field, ensuring they are prepared [...]
Cybersecurity in Kenya: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
Kenya stands at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution, with its vibrant information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector growing by an average of 10.8 percent annually since 20161. However, this rapid growth has not been without its challenges. A series of cyber attacks in July 2023 has put the country’s digital infrastructure to the test, [...]
How to Tell if Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health
While social media is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family, finding communities based on interests and communicating quickly, it can also negatively impact mental health. Seventy-two percent of Americans use some form of social media, and many check their social media at least once daily. Studies show that 90 percent of teens ages 13 [...]
Children’s Online Safety
June 15, 2022Teresa SiqueiraLink: https://porch.com/advice/children-online-safetyTechnology is integral to a child’s life. They will see it everywhere from birth and will inevitably grow up using it. It can be extremely educational, help build skills, and be a creative outlet. It can also be dangerous — predators, hackers, and other threats use technology to hurt others. We’ll [...]
What is cyberbullying and how does it affect people?
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place via the use of digital technologies. It can happen online (social media or online gaming), via texts, images, and applications where users can engage in or exchange content. Cyberbullying is defined as spreading negative, humiliating, or misleading content about another person. Cyberbullying vs traditional bullying: [...]
Measuring Development 2022: The Role of Mobile Data in Global Development Research
It is nearly impossible to participate in the modern economy without mobile devices. Over 6 billion people have access to smartphones, and the use of sensors to measure things like power quality, cookstove use, and air pollution is becoming more common. The expansion of mobile banking, online social networks, and the sharing economy have [...]