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Tech Firms Roam, Huawei, Microsoft, and Xiaomi Launch Initiatives in Kenya
Several technology companies have announced new products and partnerships in Kenya. Roam launched Roam Point, the country's first publicly available fast charging station for light electric vehicles, with plans for a nationwide rollout. In a separate launch, Huawei introduced its new GT6 Series smartwatches and MatePad TXZ tablets to Kenyan consumers, focusing on health tracking and productivity. Microsoft is partnering with the Kenya School of Government to train 100,000 public servants in AI and digital skills over three years, aligning with the National Digital Master Plan. Additionally, Xiaomi Kenya is holding a Black Friday sale, offering its 2025 43-inch Google TV for KES 25,995.
Google, Nutanix, and Audiomack Announce Major Software and Platform Updates
Google has enabled its Android Quick Share to work natively with Apple’s AirDrop, removing a significant file-sharing barrier between the two operating systems. In business technology, Nutanix announced upcoming support for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on its Nutanix Cloud Platform, a move revealed at Microsoft Ignite 2025 to enable hybrid deployments. This will allow Azure Virtual Desktop to run on-premises using the Nutanix AHV hypervisor. In the music industry, Audiomack is launching a new "Pro" subscription tier in early 2026, which will let artists pay for guaranteed streams, advanced analytics, and instant monetization.
