April 2023 – Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board

Universal internet access initiative gets Sh5bn funding push

April 26, 2023 | Comment

Communication Authority of Kenya offers the money from the Universal Service Fund in what kicks off the 100,000km fibre installation journey. 19 counties, especially those in farflung areas, will benefit from Sh5 billion lastmile fibre optic cable connection as the government moves to boost internet access in regions with low connectivity.

Connected Summit Day 3: Innovations and Business Strategies in the Digital Era

April 26, 2023 | Comment

The government and the private sector made various commitments and recommendations that would help make the ICT sector better as curtains came down on the 12th Connected Summit on April 5. The government committed to create an enabling regulatory environment for the important sector to thrive.

Connected Summit Day 2: Data, Digitisation and the AI Revolution

April 26, 2023 | Comment

There is no doubt that data is the new gold, and, therefore, must be safeguarded for the digital economy to thrive. Without data, the country’s quest to use artificial intelligence, build smart cities, drive innovation and generate a vibrant knowledge economy would come to nought.

Connected Summit Day 1: Digital Economy Shaping our Future

April 26, 2023 | Comment

The 12th edition of the Connected Summit kicked off on April 3 at the Diamond Leisure Lodge in Diani, Kwale County, with powerful speeches and commitments from various government and private sector players. These are the key highlights of Day 1

Why Kenya wants EAC treaty amended

April 18, 2023 | Comment

Since 1999 when it was revived after its collapse in the 70s, a lot has happened in the East African Community. Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for instance, are now members of the bloc, joining Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Somalia is also keen to join the community.

Kenya Digital Revolution

April 18, 2023 | Comment

Once again, the premier ICT event, “Connected Summit”, is here, bringing together over 1,000 local, regional and global industry leaders, policy makers, financiers and innovators to spur the use of technology in the development of the country. The annual summit’S theme this year is “Digital Economy: Endless opportunities shaping our future,”.

Making money from bees, honey

April 11, 2023 | 2 Comments

Bees are loved and feared in equal measure. A majority of people love them because of the honey they produce while they are feared because of the sting. Well, bees are man’s best friend if you don’t provoke them, and there are many reasons to love than fear them.

Shilling to get respite from oil pact — CBK boss

April 5, 2023 | Comment

Kenya’s move to import oil from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on credit and payment made in the local currency is expected to ease pressure on the country’s forex reserves as well as stabilise pump prices. The six-month oil deal will also save the shilling from falling further as there will be a […]