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, [...]
Announcing the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions
November 15, 2021 Link: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Blog/2021/November/2021-Microsoft-Office-Specialist-World-Champions?utm_campaign=Oktopost-MOSWC_2021&utm_content=Oktopost-Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter The results are in, and it’s time for us to share the winners of the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Online Championship. In its 19th year, the competition attracted more than 200,000 contestants from 108 countries. Students, ages 13 to 22, competed with peers to prove their superior skills [...]
Update on the 2021 MOS World Championship
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 MOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Update on the 2021 ACA World Championship
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 ACA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Update on the 2020 ACA and MOS World Championship
Due to the difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the current travel and large group event restrictions, Certiport is sad to announce the cancellation of the 2020 ACA and MOS World Championship. The World Championship has always been a special event for Certiport, student competitors, partners, and clients, but the health and safety of [...]