AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya, East Africa's largest tech and AI event, officially launched in Nairobi on May 19, 2026, signaling a significant step towards the region's digital sovereignty and AI development.

• Attendees included over 400 C-suite delegates, tech executives, global investors, and pan-African government officials.
• Organized by inD in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya.
• The event, running until May 21, 2026, focuses on building an AI economy that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant to African realities.

Adan Abdulla Mohamed, 62, has been appointed the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three-year term, effective 18 May 2026. This appointment follows a six-week interim period and comes as the KRA aims for a tech-first reset.

• Adan Mohamed, previously a Chief of Strategy Execution, replaces Humphrey Wattanga.
• The KRA faces a projected revenue shortfall of KES 162.6 billion as of February 2026.
• Key priorities include advancing digital transformation, particularly the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and integrating payments with platforms like M-Pesa.

develoPPP Ventures has opened applications for its Cohort 11, offering a significant funding opportunity for high-impact Kenyan startups.

• Up to €100K in non-dilutive funding is available for early-stage, impact-driven businesses.
• The program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, supports startups that have achieved proof of concept.
• Eligible startups must be privately owned, registered in Kenya, demonstrate initial revenues, and secure matching funds of €100K from other sources.
• The application window runs from May 15 to June 30, 2026.