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Microsoft backs Kenyan startup as AI tools move into neighbourhood pharmacies
Microsoft is pushing artificial intelligence deeper into Kenya’s healthcare retail sector, backing a local startup whose software is…
Microsoft targets ‘Global Majority’ with local AI pilot in Kenya
Project Gecko utilizes small language models and multimodal agents to bridge linguistic gaps for farmers in emerging markets.
Connecting Africa to opportunities by closing the digital divide
Africa’s economic future depends on how well it integrates into the global digital economy. Yet much of the…
Samsung adds Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot to its 2025 TVs
Samsung has added Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot to its 2025 range of TVs and Smart Monitors, making conversational…
Mawingu rewires strategy to reach 1 million East Africans by 2028
Mawingu, Kenya’s sixth largest internet service provider (ISP), is marking ten years of operations. The ISP focuses on…
Kenya hosts Africa’s largest Microsoft-backed AI conference
Kenya hosted Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference this week, reinforcing its status as the continent’s “Silicon Savannah.”…
Microsoft, NVIDIA, eyes AI innovation among startups in Africa
This initiative marks a strategic step in advancing Africa’s AI landscape by addressing funding gaps, mentorship, and market access for startups while fostering collaborative synergies.
Microsoft to train 1M Kenyans in AI and Cybersecurity
Microsoft launched a skilling initiative in Kenya on Thursday to train 1 million people in AI and cybersecurity…
Microsoft simplifies AI development for startups with Build with AI
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub has launched new tools to simplify building AI solutions for startups. Founders can…
Microsoft announces registration for the 2025 Imagine Cup Competition
Microsoft has recently unveiled the commencement of registration for the highly anticipated 2025 Imagine Cup Competition. This annual…
