Kenya to Roll Out AI Training for Public Servants in July 2025
June 9, 2025
Kenya is set to launch Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for public servants in July 2025. Through this initiative, the government aims to enhance service delivery and drive innovation across the public sector. Last week, Principal…
Establishing the regional digital hub – key highlights of the Kenya Cloud Policy 2025
May 29, 2025
By Ariana Issaias, Partner, and Ibrahim Godofa and Wilson Waithaka Associates, Bowmans Kenya The recently gazetted Kenya Cloud Policy 2025 (Policy) marks the country’s latest milestone towards establishing itself as the preferred regional and continental…
Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch New Generation of ePassports
May 21, 2025
The Government of Kenya has partnered with Veridos to roll out a new generation of ePassports. This will hopefully speed up issuance times and incorporate advanced security features and design elements that reflect Kenya’s cultural…
Kenya Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy for 2025-2030
April 8, 2025
Last month, Kenya’s State Department for Parliamentary Affairs unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2025 to 2030. As the global AI race intensifies, this roadmap aims to position Kenya not just as a consumer…
Kenya Partners with India to Roll Out Digital Document Verification System
March 21, 2025
Kenya is stepping up efforts to flight document forgery by adopting a digital verification system. The country is doing this in partnership with India. According to Hon. William Kabogo the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information,…
Kenya’s Digital Economy Ministry Pilots Paperless System to Streamline Government Services
March 14, 2025
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE) has started piloting paperless correspondence to eliminate bureaucracies that slow down delivery of services. This was revealed by MICDE CS William Kabogo when he met…
New Policy Guide Charts Path to Transform Kenya’s Gig Economy
November 18, 2024
A new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya’s gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one…
Safaricom Raises Concerns Over Kenya’s Plan to Use Paybills as Virtual Tax Receipts
November 11, 2024
The Kenyan government plans to widen the tax base and one of the ways it will do so is by using mobile money paybills as virtual electronic tax receipts. The government says this will weed…
How to Access Telegram in Kenya Bypassing Exam-Related Restrictions by Telcos
November 9, 2024
If you are in Kenya, you may have had some issues recently when trying to access Telegram. This is happening as the four main telcos, Safaricom, Airtel, JTL and Telkom are blocking access to the…