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ODPC Conducts Data Training; CA to Build ID-SIM Checker; 'Fuliza Excuse' for M-Pesa Debunked
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Huawei Kenya, and the Ministry of ICT conducted a four-day Data Privacy and Data Protection training for 200 youth in Wajir County to mark Safer Internet Day. In a separate development, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced it is developing a new, centralized, cloud-based ID-to-SIM Card Checker. This new system aims to replace the current fragmented system for verifying SIM card ownership. Additionally, an investigation by Techish Kenya has debunked the 'Fuliza excuse' commonly used for withholding M-PESA funds sent in error. The investigation confirmed that Safaricom's system automatically unwinds these transactions, even if a Fuliza overdraft has already debited the money.
Sage Launches AI Platform in Kenya; Google & Microsoft Roll Out New Software Features
Sage officially launched Sage Intacct in Kenya, an AI-powered, cloud-native financial management platform for mid-market organizations. Concurrently, Google has launched Android 17 Beta 1, described as its biggest push for large-screen optimization and cross-device functionality. This Android update introduces a Handoff feature for seamless activity transfer between devices. In another update, Microsoft Edge on Android is set to receive new AI-powered "Writing Assistance" features like Summarize and Rewrite. These tools will leverage Google's Gemini Nano on-device AI model through a cross-company collaboration.
