Kenyan telecom giant Safaricom recently hosted its first-ever gaming conference, ‘Level Up Africa,’ in Nairobi, signaling a strategic focus on expanding its role in the continent's gaming ecosystem.

• The event gathered gamers, developers, and investors to discuss the future of interactive entertainment and the business opportunities within African gaming.
• Safaricom’s Chief Consumer Business Officer, Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, highlighted gaming as a platform for youth talent, creativity, and career opportunities.
• The conference addressed hurdles such as a lack of clear government policies, investment challenges for indie developers, and the issue of “brain drain” of top talent.
• Safaricom aims to become a foundational platform by leveraging its 5G connectivity, M-Pesa payment rails, and now, providing a meeting place for the entire African gaming industry.

The Infinix GT 30 Pro is now available for pre-order in Kenya, offering mobile gaming enthusiasts a powerful new smartphone bundled with significant pre-order bonuses worth KES 7,000.

• Pre-orders for the Infinix GT 30 Pro run from September 1st to September 31st.
• The smartphone is priced at KES 39,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
• Pre-ordering includes a KES 2,000 cash back voucher and free Infinix GT BUDS3 valued at KES 4,999.
• Key features include a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor, 6.78-inch AMOLED 144Hz display, and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired and 30W wireless charging.

Safaricom recently hosted its inaugural Gaming Conference in Nairobi, themed “Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa,” signaling its continued commitment to developing the African gaming industry.

• Africa’s gaming industry is projected for rapid growth due to increasing smartphone usage, more affordable internet, and mobile payment platforms like M-Pesa.
• The event featured serious discussions on policy and investment alongside cosplay, movie screenings, and music.
• Safaricom’s Chief Consumer Business Officer, Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, highlighted gaming as an opportunity for talent, creativity, and career development for the youth.