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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
IT Specialist Program Now Available
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 [...]
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 [...]