Schneider Electric has launched a new innovation hub and hands-on training centre in Nairobi, Kenya, to foster energy technology, digitalization, and technical skills development across East Africa.

• The facility will serve as a demonstration centre for smart energy and automation technologies, offering practical training.
• Key organizations involved include Schneider Electric and its East Africa Country President, Ifeanyi Odoh, and Chairman, Jean-Pascal Tricoire.
• The new centre is located on the 10th floor of The Purple Tower along Mombasa Road.

Google has announced a significant push into the "agentic era" of AI with the unveiling of major upgrades, including Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity, aimed at enabling AI systems to handle complex tasks with minimal human input.

• Monthly token processing has surged to over 3.2 quadrillion from 480 trillion last year.
• Key individuals include CEO Sundar Pichai.
• The company is increasing infrastructure spending to approximately $190 billion this year to support AI demand.

Italy is deepening its engagement with Kenya's burgeoning tech sector, showcasing innovation at the inaugural AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya exhibition in Nairobi.

• Over 1,200 exhibitors and an estimated 35,000 visitors are expected at the GITEX event.
• The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is coordinating the Italian National Pavilion, highlighting solutions from six Italian startups and SMEs.
• Harmonic Innovation Group announced a €50 million investment in African startups and the launch of the first Italian incubator in Africa focused on climate technology and food systems.