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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
by Mathew Ndug'u and Jame Wakahiu Link:http://epaper.peopledaily.co.ke/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=82dcbde6-3394-4d03-b5f0-81bd58c717f3&pnum=4 Mount Kenya University has signed a Sh 300 million education transformation pact with Microsoft Corporation for digitisation of learning for the institution. Dr Vincent Gaitho Speaking after the signing ceremony at the university, the institution’s Council Vice-Chairman Vincent Gaitho (pictured) said the initiative will not [...]
Winners Top 560,000 Competitors from 122 Countries in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Anaheim, CA – August 7, 2017 The winners of the 2017 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets. In its 16th year, the competition attracted more [...]
In the news: Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships For Students Starts In Kenya http://www.techweez.com/…/microsoft-office-specialist-worl…/ Microsoft East Africa today announced the start of the East African regional qualifications rounds of the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships (MOSWC). This global competition invites top students from across the globe to represent their respective countries to showcase their [...]
In the news: Microsoft office specialist world championship 2016 Edition launched via Kenya Tech News Kachwanya.com #MOSWCKenya #InspiredMe #GetCertified http://www.kachwanya.com/…/microsoft-office-specialist-wo…/… “Education is the most powerful weapon which you use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela said. If the government has failed to implement the education system through infrastructure, ICT is the only move that will [...]
Link: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Public-library-joins-hands-with--Microsoft-to-offer-ICT-courses/-/1248928/2755490/-/item/0/-/vkh1pn/-/index.html By MAGDALENE WANJA Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has partnered with Microsoft to launch online ICT courses. KNLS’ ICT officer James Wachira said the system is available in its 60 branches across the country, giving people from all communities a chance to acquire the much needed IT skills which are used in many computer software [...]
