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Microsoft researcher Stephanie Nyairo (center) works with local collaborators in Kenya to test how accurately speech models recognize farmers’ spoken questions
NEWSTECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Kicks Off Launch of Its New AI Project in Kenya

Generative AI powers apps and tools that boost productivity and knowledge in most places across the world. But these systems don’t work equally...

Bill Gates will be in Kenya from Tuesday, November 15 to Thursday, November 17. [Photo/ The Times]
BUSINESSPERSON OF INTEREST

6 Things Bill Gates is in Kenya to Do

Microsoft founder and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair, Bill Gates, will be in  Kenya from Tuesday, November 15 to Thursday, November 17....

President Uhuru Kenyatta when he showed up for the launch of the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) in March 2022. [Photo/ Microsoft ADC]
BUSINESSCAREERSTECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Announces Internship Opportunities for Kenyan Students

Microsoft has announced software engineering internship opportunities for students in Kenya and Nigeria. The software engineering interns will work with teammates to 'solve...

Kendi Ntwiga
FEATURED ARTICLE

Former Microsoft Executive Kendi Ntwiga To Head Misrepresentation Arm At Meta

Former Country Leader at Microsoft Kenya Kendi Ntwiga has been appointed the Global Head of Misrepresentation at social media giant Meta based in...

Catherine Muraga
FEATURED ARTICLE

Microsoft Appoints Catherine Muraga As New Boss For ADC

Catherine Muraga has been appointed as the Managing Director for the African Development Centre (ADC), Microsoft’s premier engineering hub. Catherine, a seasoned IT...

Jack Ngare was in August 2019 appointed by Microsoft as the managing director of the Africa Development Centre (ADC). [Photo/ Microsoft]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Microsoft ADC Boss Jack Ngare Leaves Firm After Big Launch

Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) Managing Director Jack Ngare on Monday, April 25 announced his exit from the company. He joined Microsoft ADC...

The state-of-the-art facility is located in Dunhill Towers, a high-end corporate building along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. Photo/ Microsoft ADC]
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Launches Nairobi Africa Development Centre Office

Microsoft on Thursday, March 24 opened its Africa Development Centre (ADC) facility in Nairobi. The launch was graced by, among others, President Uhuru...

Paul Martiz
LEADERSHIP

Former Microsoft Executive Paul Maritz To Head Acronis Board

Acronis, a global leader in cyber security and data protection, has announced that Paul Maritz has been appointed as the Chairman of the...

FEATURED ARTICLE

Andela Partners with Microsoft to Train Kenyan & Nigerian Developers

Microsoft 4Afrika and Andela have partnered to implement the ALCwithMicrosoft Azure Training 2020 to up-skill developers in Kenya and Nigeria through an immersive...