Big Data
Examining the implications, technologies, and ethics of big data analytics and management.
- News
It Wasn’t Just the Grid. Microsoft Asked Kenya for a Cheque the Government Couldn’t Write.
Bloomberg reports Microsoft and G42 asked Kenya to guarantee annual capacity payments. The government couldn't, and the talks broke down.
- News
Kenya Stalls $1 Billion MicrosoftโG42 Data Centre Plan as the Power Maths Catches Up
Kenya pauses the $1 billion MicrosoftโG42 Olkaria data centre after President Ruto admitted the national grid cannot support it yet.
- Interesting Reads
Africa Just Agreed on a Continental Playbook for Telecommunications Sovereignty. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The Algiers Declaration commits African governments to sovereign cloud, local data centres, and continental infrastructure integration by 2030.
- Opinion
The Silicon Savannahโs Blind Spot: Building Data Centers on Broken Privacy
Kenya leads Africaโs data centre market, yet weak regulations and AI labour exploitation leave citizens vulnerable to severe privacy breaches.
- Opinion
Beyond the Hype: Why Agentic AI is Kenyaโs Next Big Digital Leap
Zoho Kenyaโs Country Head explains why moving from Generative to Agentic AI requires clean data and practical automation strategies.
- News
Odoo Founder Shoots Down Claims of Data Selling
Recent reports circulating on Kenyan social media have accused Odoo, the global open-source ERP provider, of collecting and reselling user…
- News
NTT DATAโs Nairobi HQ Slashes Grid Power Use by 33% with Solar and AI Workspaces
NTT DATAโs Nairobi HQ cuts grid use by 33% with solar and AI-powered workspaces, leading East Africaโs sustainable tech shift.
- Startups
7 African Startups Selected by i3 to Transform Pharmacy Care with Support from Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora
Seven African startups to receive up to $225K each from i3 to scale pharmacy-focused healthtech innovations across 19 countries.
- Interesting Reads
Why Customer Experience Is the Key to Business Growth in 2025
Exceptional customer experience in 2025 requires understanding customer needs, leveraging personalization, building trust, and addressing regional and industry-specific nuances.
- How To/ Explained
How ADCD 2025 Is Transforming Africaโs Data Center and Cloud Landscape
Africa Datacenters & Cloud Days 2025 fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth in Africa's digital infrastructure and cloud computing ecosystem.
- News
Huawei Partners with Kenya TVET to Empower Trainers with AI and Data Skills
Huawei trains 65 Kenyan TVET trainers in AI and data communications, boosting ICT education and advancing Kenyaโs digital economy.
- News
OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT to Rival Google Search Dominance
OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to challenge Google with real-time, conversational search, causing Alphabet's shares to drop amid legal issues.
- Interesting Reads
How Kenya’s Freelancers Compete on Price in the Global Market
Kenya ranks ninth for affordable freelancers, reflecting economic factors and potential in the global gig economy.
- News
Sama Red Team Aims to Enhance Performance and Security of AI Models
Sama enhances AI safety through the Sama Red Team, testing generative AI and LLMs for bias, privacy, and compliance.
- Opinion
Africa Data Centre Market is Projected to Reach $7bn by 2028
Africa's data centre market, poised to hit $7 billion by 2028, offers vast investment opportunities due to digital service demands.
