Safaricom Hosts First Gaming Conference in Nairobi
Safaricom’s first gaming conference in Nairobi explored esports, development, and policy, with a push to unlock Africa’s gaming potential...
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Safaricom recently hosted its inaugural Gaming Conference in Nairobi, themed “Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa,” signaling its continued commitment to developing the African gaming industry.
- Africa’s gaming industry is projected for rapid growth due to increasing smartphone usage, more affordable internet, and mobile payment platforms like M-Pesa.
- The event featured serious discussions on policy and investment alongside cosplay, movie screenings, and music.
- Safaricom’s Chief Consumer Business Officer, Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, highlighted gaming as an opportunity for talent, creativity, and career development for the youth.
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