BuyRentKenya has introduced significant updates to its Seeker Profile feature, designed to simplify and secure the property search process for Kenyans. These enhancements aim to address common frustrations like overwhelming searches, unanswered inquiries, and trust concerns by connecting seekers directly with verified agents who match properties to their precise needs.

• Seeker Profiles will now have shorter activity windows, ranging from 7, 14, or 28 days, to ensure agents connect with active and ready-to-move users.
• The profiles are now equipped with OTP verification for seekers, ensuring safer connections with genuine users, and are visible only to verified agents.
• Lulu Kiritu, Content Manager & Public Relations Specialist at BuyRentKenya, highlighted that these updates focus on improving the quality of connections for both property seekers and agents.

A new AI-powered credit scoring system has been launched in Nairobi, Kenya, to help low-income and early childhood education (ECD) centers access financing. Developed by Jackfruit Network, this system is the first of its kind in Kenya, utilizing 350 data points to assess creditworthiness.

• The system uses 350 data points, including financial statements, repayment history, cash flows, and enrollment numbers, for credit assessment.
• Jackfruit Network, an ecosystem of social enterprises, launched the platform, with Rob Alhadeff, founder and CEO, highlighting its goal to unlock affordable financing for Kenyan schools.
• The AI system leverages Google Cloud’s machine learning platform, enabling secured loans to be disbursed in 48 hours or less.

Kenya has launched SERA.ai, its first AI-powered tool designed to drastically cut the time needed for health policy development from years to just a few months. Developed by Visortech Solutions in partnership with Yemaya Health Advisory, the tool aims to enhance policy formulation efficiency and responsiveness.

• The tool utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to analyze health data and generate policy recommendations.
• Keynote speaker Dr. Nduku Kilonzo emphasized that SERA.ai will prevent policies from lagging behind urgent needs, especially during health crises.
• An MVP1 (Minimum Viable Product 1) has already received ethical clearance from Strathmore University for stakeholder testing.