Microsoft global digital skills now available in Kenya to help improve access to digital skills
December 8, 2022
Microsoft has today announced the introduction of its global skilling program in Kenya. The company’s main aim of to do so is to improve access to digital and foundational skills. According to Microsoft the Skills…
Microsoft and IFC partners in digital platforms to promote sustainable agriculture in Africa
November 15, 2022
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO) has announced a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support digital transformation in Africa’s agricultural sector. In a session during the Adaptation and Agriculture Day at…
Microsoft and Liquid Cloud partner in an initiative to support African businesses with hybrid cloud infrastructure
October 12, 2022
As the demand for cloud-based services grows across Africa due to the adoption of hybrid work, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Liquid Cloud through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO) to provide cloud services to…
Microsoft and the African Development Bank partner to support youth entrepreneurs in Africa
September 26, 2022
Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs under the bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative. Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft will work with the…
Microsoft Appoints Kunle Awosika as Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office
August 31, 2022
Microsoft has named veteran and Africa expert Kunle Awosika as the new Managing Director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), its subsidiary charged with driving digital transformation initiatives across the continent. Kunle succeeds Wael Elkabbany,…
Microsoft Appoints Phyllis Migwi as the Country Manager for Kenya
August 19, 2022
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Phyllis Migwi as its new Country manager for Kenya. “I am delighted to welcome Phyllis to the Microsoft Africa Regional Cluster team as the new Kenya Country Manager. I…
Safaricom, Microsoft launch a Digital Talent training Program to equip participants with in-demand digital skills
July 28, 2022
A number of technology sector players have today partnered to launch the Digital Talent Program in Kenya. This program focuses on developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable approach to create a…
Website that encourages tree planting propels students to win Season 3 of Game of Learners Competition
July 22, 2022
A student’s innovation featuring a website that encourages the public to plant trees has been named the winner of this year’s Game of Learners competition, which has been hosted by Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)…
Microsoft reaffirms its commitment to accelerate digital transformation in Africa’s agriculture
June 15, 2022
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. Speaking during a virtual roundtable…