The OPPO Find X9, a new flagship smartphone, has launched in Kenya, priced at KES 139,999. This high-end device emphasizes mobile photography with Hasselblad integration, a large silicon-carbon battery, and deep AI capabilities.

• The OPPO Find X9 is available for KES 139,999 for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant, including free OPPO Enco Buds 3.
• Key features include a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, a 7,025mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a 6.59-inch 120Hz ProXDR AMOLED display.
• The camera system boasts a "Triple 50MP" Hasselblad setup, including a main 50MP sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto with 120x digital zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
• The smartphone runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, featuring AI integration with Google’s Gemini Live and cross-platform compatibility with Apple devices.
• It carries IP66, IP68, and IP69 durability ratings for water and dust resistance, and introduces a customizable Snap Key.

Citi has launched new artificial intelligence tools in its Sub-Saharan African operations, with Kenya being one of the first markets to gain access. This rollout provides over 200 Kenyan employees with generative AI systems to automate routine processes, accelerate decision-making, and enhance data insights, focusing on internal productivity rather than consumer-facing applications.

• Over 200 Kenyan employees gain access to AI tools leveraging established LLMs like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok within secure enterprise frameworks.
• The global deployment extends these tools to over 150,000 employees across 80 markets, marking one of the largest AI deployments by a global bank.
• According to Martin Mugambi, CEO of Citi Kenya, this initiative aims to create the industry's first truly AI-ready workforce, freeing staff for more strategic work and improving client engagement.

Canon recently hosted its inaugural Creator Lens event in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together creatives for hands-on sessions and discussions. This initiative signifies Canon's strategic shift towards reinforcing its presence in the video content creation market.

• The event featured four experience zones: Podcast Zone, Fashion and Lifestyle Zone, Wedding Zone, and Cinematic Zone, showcasing Canon's diverse video technology.
• Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa, highlighted Africa's youngest population and East Africa's high mobile penetration as key drivers for launching the event in Kenya.
• Canon plans to expand the Creator Lens event to other countries like Nigeria and Morocco, aiming to empower African creators and position them on the global stage.

Wingu Africa has launched its Cloud Exchange Platform (WCX) in Tanzania, expanding its locally hosted cloud services across East Africa. This initiative aims to provide businesses with a reliable and cost-effective alternative to offshore cloud services, keeping data within regional borders.

• Wingu Cloud Exchange offers predictable pricing in local currency, fast deployment, and scalability without major upfront investments.
• Key components include Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu Security.
• According to Nicholas Lodge, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Wingu Africa, the platform was developed in response to customer demand for a simple and dependable local cloud option.
• Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem and Alliances at Wingu Africa, highlighted that WCX broadens choices for enterprises, enabling faster application deployment and improved performance through local hosting.
• The launch is part of Wingu Africa's broader strategy to support sustainable digital growth and enhance regional data infrastructure across Africa.