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Kenya Hosts Landmark International Telecoms Week and DataCloud Summit
16 Sep

Kenya Hosts Landmark International Telecoms Week and DataCloud Summit

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Kenya recently hosted the International Telecoms Week (ITW) and DataCloud Summit at the Radisson Blu Hotel, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital landscape. The event, which took place last week, attracted over 3,000 delegates and featured more than 150 influential speakers from around the globe. The ITW Africa 2023 conference, held in Nairobi, was a notable success, drawing over 800 participants from 57 countries. Earlier this year, the conference was nominated for the Best New Conference Award at the CGN’s Conference and Events Awards, highlighting its impact and significance in the sector. During the official opening ceremony, Dr.…
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African Youth Urged to Embrace Engineering to drive development
13 Sep

African Youth Urged to Embrace Engineering to drive development

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Africa's youth have been called upon to embrace engineering as a critical driver of development and innovation across the continent. Speaking at the 10th annual UNESCO Africa Engineering Week in Nairobi on September 12, 2024, Eng. Maureen Mwaniki, Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Huawei Kenya, highlighted the growing concern over the shortage of engineers in Africa and globally. “There is a declining interest in the engineering profession among youth, especially women. The continent is experiencing a gap, where older, experienced engineers are nearing retirement, but not enough young engineers are entering the profession. Sustaining the profession relies on…
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Huawei Expands Technical Training Support in Kenya through World Skills Kenya Partnership
23 Aug

Huawei Expands Technical Training Support in Kenya through World Skills Kenya Partnership

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Huawei Kenya has announced its sponsorship and expanded support for the World Skills Kenya National Competition, which kicked off on Monday, August 19th. The event, hosted at the Kenya School of TVET, marks a crucial collaboration between Huawei and Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. Huawei's sponsorship includes providing training for students in five critical skill tracks: IT Networking, Cybersecurity, IT Software, Information Network Cabling, and Mobile Applications Development. This expanded support underscores Huawei's commitment to enhancing the quality of technical education in Kenya, aligning with the country's broader goals of nurturing a highly skilled workforce. The…
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Kenya’s ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui Highlights the Transformative Power of AI and Calls for Ethical Governance
21 Aug

Kenya’s ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui Highlights the Transformative Power of AI and Calls for Ethical Governance

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Principal Secretary for ICT, John Tanui, emphasized the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global economy and the need for ethical governance during a keynote address at the Kenya ICT Summit today. Speaking to an audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts, PS Tanui underscored the importance of embracing AI as a crucial driver of economic growth and innovation. “AI is no longer science fiction—it's transforming our world today,” said PS Tanui. He highlighted the immense economic potential of AI, noting that “Generative AI alone could add $2.6-$4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. With 65% of…
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UNIDO Highlights the Role of ICTs in Accelerating Sustainable Development at MWC24 Shanghai
15 Aug

UNIDO Highlights the Role of ICTs in Accelerating Sustainable Development at MWC24 Shanghai

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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) emphasized the critical role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in accelerating progress toward achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC24) in Shanghai, China. Zhao Xiaolei, Head of UNIDO's Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPO), spoke at the event, underscoring the transformative potential of digital technologies in creating value across various sectors. She noted that digital transformation could significantly contribute to job creation, economic growth, and the development of harmonious societies and environmentally friendly practices. "At UNIDO, we are developing an industry competitive index…
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Kenya’s Valarie Waswa picked for inaugural ITU-Huawei digital talent program
24 Jul

Kenya’s Valarie Waswa picked for inaugural ITU-Huawei digital talent program

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Valarie Neema Waswa of Kenya is among the inaugural cohort of the Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) fellows who recently completed their development week in Switzerland. The GCYLP, an initiative launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with Huawei, supports 30 fellows each year for a period of three years. Fellows, aged 18-28, receive mentorship and financial support to use digital technology to drive community development over the course of one year. The program's week-long activities include leadership fireside chats, an intergenerational panel discussion, and visits to Geneva University, Palais de Nations, and Huawei Switzerland in Zurich.…
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Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program Season 3
18 Jul

Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program Season 3

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Vodacom Tanzania has announced the successful conclusion of the third season of its Digital Accelerator Program with a vibrant Demo Day event. The occasion celebrated the remarkable achievements of seven finalists who completed the intensive three-month acceleration program in partnership with MassChallenge and Huawei. This year’s event, held in collaboration with various ventures and accelerators, highlighted the growth, scope, and diversity of Tanzanian startups, showcasing a promising future for the country's tech ecosystem. The accelerator program began with 20 startups, from which seven finalists emerged: MITz Kits, Afya ya Mnyama, Mkanda Salama, Go Go App, SAB Biomanufacturers, Altitude X, and…
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Huawei to Train Additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027
04 Jul

Huawei to Train Additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

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Huawei has unveiled a new initiative to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years, building on its earlier commitment to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Exceeding its original target ahead of schedule, Huawei has already trained over 120,000 individuals in the past 26 months, marking a 120% achievement. These milestones were announced at the LEAP Summit 2024: ICT Talent and Sustainable Development for Sub-Saharan Africa. LEAP, standing for leadership, employability, advancement, and possibility, was co-hosted by Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), as an official partner…
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Orange Digital Center inaugurated in Guinea Bissau to Boost Innovation
29 Jun

Orange Digital Center inaugurated in Guinea Bissau to Boost Innovation

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Orange inaugurates the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, an ecosystem dedicated to developing digital skills, promoting innovation, enhancing youth employability, and supporting local entrepreneurship. The ODC is an integrated ecosystem offering a variety of free programs open to all, ranging from hands-on digital training for young people to support for project leaders and start-up acceleration. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Orange's commitment to digital development and socio-economic inclusion in Guinea-Bissau. The center includes a coding school, a “FabLab Solidaire” (a digital production workshop for creating and prototyping), and an "Orange Fab" start-up accelerator. It is supported by Orange…
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