Quiet plans are emerging for a new 199-hectare Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nakuru County, potentially a new tech hub to rival Konza Technopolis.

• The proposed RVDT Tech City will span approximately 199.4 hectares (nearly 500 acres).
• The project is being spearheaded by the Rift Valley Development Trust (RVDT).
• The hub is envisioned as a vehicle for regional digital transformation and employment creation, located 4 kilometers from Nakuru City center.

The Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy is proposing to sell non-personal data from platforms like eCitizen to businesses, NGOs, and researchers to generate government revenue.

• The government aims to sell at least 1,000 datasets in the next five years, viewing data as "the new oil."
• The initiative involves creating a marketplace costing taxpayers KES 396 million.
• Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of "anonymization" and the potential influx of unsolicited data usage, such as increased gambling messages.

Google is rolling out Gemini Go, a streamlined AI assistant, to the cheapest Android phones in Kenya starting early June 2026. This upgrade replaces the older Assistant Go on devices with at least 2GB of RAM.

• Gemini Go is now available on entry-level Android phones, particularly those costing under KES 13,000.
• The technology aims to provide a more conversational AI experience compared to its predecessor.
• This move is part of a larger transition where Google is phasing out Google Assistant across various devices in favor of Gemini.