We’re excited to share remarkable progress from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Digital Literacy & Capacity Building Program, delivered in partnership with Microsoft under the Elevate for Educators initiative. Across the country, educators are actively embracing digital skills, AI in education, and Microsoft certification pathways - all crucial for 21st‑century teaching and learning. Training [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Certiport is excited to announce the official launch of the Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) program! The IT Specialist program was announced in February, following the announcement of the retirement of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification program. The IT Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. It [...]
