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2026 Technology Impact Ranking
A new technology ranking highlights the expected impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, hydrogen and fuel cells, biotechnology, and the Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Altman: OpenAI will not go public in 2026
In June, the New York Times reported that OpenAI was leaning toward delaying its IPO until next year.
News
Wandayi demands evidence over AI campaign linking ministry to tariff praise
The CS was responding to findings contained in a report on coordinated inauthentic behaviour in Kenya. The report described an operation in which an unidentified actor allegedly used Claude, an artificial intel...
News
MCK warns media against misinformation ahead of 2027 polls
Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive David Omwoyo said responsible election reporting would be critical to protecting public trust in the media and supporting peaceful democratic processes
Business
New NBO2 data centre boosts Kenya’s digital hub ambitions
The facility was officially launched by Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui and Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke.
News
MPs push for digital hubs to create jobs for youth
The committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, made the call during an inspection of digital hubs in Kilifi and Likoni constituencies on August 29, 2026.
Technology
UNDP warns AI boom could widen global inequality
The UNDP said access to AI alone does not guarantee that countries and communities can adapt the technology to address their specific needs. It identified language as one of the clearest manifestations of the d...
Technology
ICT Authority opens applications for 11th Presidential Digital Talent Internship
The 12-month Digitalent Cohort XI 2026/2027 programme will equip recent university graduates with practical workplace experience, mentorship and technical skills to improve their prospects in the ICT sector and...
Global Affairs
Global youth unemployment rises as millions struggle to find decent work
The ILO attributed the worsening employment outlook to weak economic growth and sluggish job creation, which are making it increasingly difficult for young people to secure jobs
Business
Kakuzi steps up use of Agricultural technology to boost efficiency
As part of the Kakuzi Ag-Tech adoption strategy, the firm has established a fully-fledged Digital Agricultural Transformation Department to spearhead technology adoption and application across its operating fro...
Technology
Elon Musk ranks Grok 4.6 ahead of GPT-5.6 and claude opus 5
The comparison comes as developers compete to produce increasingly capable AI models while keeping the cost of using them manageable for consumers, businesses and developers
Exclusives
Afrika Palava founder calls for African-led vision on development and AI
He questioned the similarities between Kenya’s Vision 2030 and long-term development plans adopted by countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, arguing that Africa should develop approaches r...