New Technology Initiatives Launched in Kenya and AI Job Impact Warning Issued

Chinese tech giant Huawei and Kenya’s Safaricom have launched a low-cost internet service specifically for residents of Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program. In a separate development, Kenyan agri-tech firm UjuziKilimo has introduced SoilPal Pro, a new smartphone-based soil testing solution. This device aims to significantly reduce the cost and time of soil analysis for farmers by providing instant, laboratory-grade soil health insights. Meanwhile, the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, stated that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is likely to displace jobs. He emphasized the necessity for Kenya to invest in training and education to prepare its workforce for this technological shift.