Kenya is deepening its partnership with Oracle to expedite the rollout of cloud services locally and boost digital skills development.

• Oracle Cloud services are expected to be commercially available from within Kenya in the coming months.
• Key players include William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, and an Oracle delegation led by Annick Sakho.
• The initiative will establish a pipeline of certified professionals to meet the nation's demand for cloud and digital technologies.

Kenya is developing a comprehensive strategy to govern artificial intelligence (AI) amidst rising public concern over misinformation and deepfakes. The Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr Stephen Isaboke, outlined the nation's approach at the Connected Africa Summit 2026.

• Kenya's response includes the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030) to guide AI governance, innovation, and deployment.
• Key efforts focus on safeguarding the digital information ecosystem with AI-driven detection tools and strengthening regulatory mechanisms.
• The government is also prioritizing digital skills development and promoting the creation of locally relevant AI models to ensure digital sovereignty.

Cross Switch has appointed Gillian Koinange as its new Head of Business Development, East Africa. This strategic hire signals the company's commitment to expanding its regional presence and accelerating growth.

• Koinange brings over two decades of experience in revenue growth and strategic partnerships.
• The appointment of Gillian Koinange strengthens Cross Switch's leadership for service delivery and innovation.
• She will focus on expanding Cross Switch’s footprint in East Africa and driving adoption of its payment solutions.