Safaricom Decode 4.0 Opens in Nairobi, Framing 2026 as Kenya's Year of AI - April 2026
Safaricom has launched its Decode 4.0 engineering summit in Nairobi, projecting 2026 as Kenya's "Year of AI" and showcasing significant upgrades to its M-Pesa platform. This summit represents Safaricom's push to position Kenya as a leader in artificial intelligence adoption. The event brings together engineers and tech stakeholders to explore AI applications in the Kenyan market. This development coincides with Telegram's April 2026 update which introduces an AI text editor alongside improved polls, Live Photos, and Motion Photos features for Android and iOS users. Additionally, Techish Kenya has published guidance on how Kenyan apps can increase user engagement by focusing on quick value delivery, lightweight design, and consent-based messaging.
