Kenya is showcasing its AI-driven industrial solutions at a major tech summit, aiming to solidify its position as Africa's leading technology investment destination. This initiative follows a significant surge in tech funding for the country.

• Kenya attracted $1.04 billion (Sh134 billion) in tech investment in 2025, a 72 percent increase.
• More than 100 investors managing over $6.4 trillion are attending the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya summit.
• Startups like Aphorion Labs, Signvrse, Strait Sahara, Joritu, and Victor Wanja Innovations Hub (VWIH) are presenting AI solutions for a range of challenges, from foundational AI systems and accessibility to cross-border payments and construction.

TikTok has removed over 820,000 videos in Kenya during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of a major safety crackdown.

• 820,552 videos were removed in Kenya for violating its Community Guidelines.
• The platform, TikTok, proactively removed 99.9% of flagged content before user reports.
• Additionally, 108,752 accounts in Kenya were banned, with many linked to users under 13.

ASUS is strategically positioning Kenya as its regional hub for East Africa, aiming to capitalize on the nation's growing AI adoption among its youth and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• ASUS is expanding its commercial presence in Kenya ahead of the inaugural GITEX Kenya 2026.
• The electronics manufacturer is targeting young consumers and SMEs with affordable, AI-enabled devices.
• ASUS is focusing on the business-to-business market, offering durable, cost-effective devices with offline AI capabilities to address cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.