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Huawei

Also known as: Huawei Kenya

Huawei — technology company partnering with Kenya on AI disability inclusion and digital transformation initiatives.

2026-04-242026-07-09

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  1. May 2026
  2. Capital News

    It is also considering prohibiting telecom carriers from interconnecting with companies on the national security list, including Huawei and ZTE.

    Beijing rejects US’ proposed curbs on Chinese entities
  3. The Standard

    African leaders and technology firms have intensified calls for deeper digital integration as Huawei unveiled next-generation connectivity and energy solutions at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi.

    Africa's digital shift gains momentum as Huawei unveils new technologies in Nairobi
  4. April 2026
  5. The Standard

    The launch was led by Kabogo alongside John Tanui and brought together stakeholders from Huawei Kenya, Safaricom, as well as education officials and community representatives.

    Kenya launches Mukuru digital classroom to boost digital learning
  6. The Standard

    Autonomous driving collaborations included VW with Horizon Robotics, Audi with Huawei, and a variety of firms including Toyota and GM with Momenta.

    'Joint venture in reverse': foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners
  7. The Standard

    Private sector players, including Huawei, say the focus is on scaling such innovations through partnerships and training.

    Kenya bets on AI to drive disability inclusion in new multi-partner initiative
  8. Citizen Digital

    Prominent names, including Apple, Google, Samsung, Huawei and Garmin, dominate the smartwatch space, while Meta commands the glasses field.

    Kenyan banks tap into rings, watches and wristbands for payments
Sport

Lemanyan wins Lewa Safari Marathon in 2026 defence

The News

Samson Lemanyan successfully defended his title at the 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon held at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday, finishing in 2:27:04, ahead of Victor Miano and Nehemia Kimaru. The Kenya wildlife ranger attributed his victory to proper preparations and favourable weather conditions.

27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Lemanyan wins Lewa Safari Marathon in 2026 defence

    Samson Lemanyan successfully defended his title at the 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon held at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday, finishing in 2:27:04, ahead of Victor Miano and Nehemia Kimaru. The Kenya wildlife ranger attributed his victory to proper preparations and favourable weather conditions.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Ng'eno and Kalondu win third Safaricom CEO Run

    Emmanuel Ng'eno won the men's 21km half-marathon at the third edition of the Safaricom CEO Run held at Karura Forest with a time of 1:24:47, while Mbesa Kalondu claimed victory in the women's category in 2:08:11.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Kenyan students win Huawei ICT global competition for first time

    A team of four Kenyan university students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, marking Kenya's first-ever victory at the competition's highest award. The winning team comprised Kevin Tuei (Tharaka University), Catherine Atieno (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau (Mt. Kenya University), and Salem Kim (Machakos University).

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenyan students compete in global Huawei ICT competition

    Students from Kenyan universities and colleges are participating in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in Shenzhen, where 131 teams from more than 40 countries are competing across tracks including Network, Cloud, Computing, and Ascend AI.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nine Kenyan students compete in Huawei's ICT competition global final

    Nine Kenyan university students are among 131 teams from over 40 countries competing in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition global final in Shenzhen, China. The competition features six components and tests knowledge across network, cloud, computing, and AI technology tracks.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Eswatini's Taiwan ties isolate it from Africa-China trade opportunities

    According to a Capital News opinion piece, Eswatini's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of the People's Republic of China limits the kingdom's access to Chinese trade partnerships and investment that other African nations benefit from, particularly in textiles, sugar, and wood pulp sectors.

    30 May 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 23 May

  1. China invests in AI technology park to lead global market

    China has unveiled the ZGC (Jingxi) AI Technology Park in Beijing to support AI enterprises and develop a full-chain ecosystem for AI development, as the country targets leadership in the emerging technology. Global venture capital in AI has increased significantly since the 2023 release of Generative AI models, with the UN Trade and Development predicting the market will reach $4.8 trillion by 2033.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kenya records 3.3 billion cyber threat events in first quarter

    Kenya experienced more than 3.3 billion cyber threat events between January and March, with artificial intelligence identified as a major driver of evolving cybersecurity risks. The Communications Authority warned that AI technologies are creating new vulnerabilities, while a global deficit of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals compounds the challenge.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. China deepens political, military ties with African authoritarian regimes

    China's engagement in Africa has evolved beyond Belt and Road Initiative economic partnerships to include political alliances with ruling parties, military cooperation, and surveillance technology exports, with critics arguing this advances Beijing's geopolitical interests over African governance standards.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya launches AI for Disability Project for inclusive digital transformation

    Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy partnered with disability experts, the Kenya Institute of Special Education, inABLE, AT4D Trust, Huawei, and innovators including Qhala to launch the AI for Disability Project, aiming to co-create scalable hardware and software solutions that improve access to technology and create new opportunities for persons living with disabilities.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. China's Commerce Ministry opposes US FCC telecommunications restrictions

    China's Ministry of Commerce expressed strong opposition to US FCC measures that would disqualify testing and certification bodies from countries without mutual recognition agreements and prohibit covered entities from conducting telecommunications business in the US, arguing the restrictions abandon technological neutrality and damage Sino-US economic relations.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 1 May

  1. Huawei showcases digital solutions at Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi

    Huawei unveiled next-generation connectivity and energy solutions at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, with innovations focused on connectivity, digital inclusion, digital power and renewable energy aimed at accelerating Africa's digital transformation.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Kenya launches Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary

    The government officially launched the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School as part of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, equipped with 20 laptops and supported by the broader Mukuru ICT Hub to enhance digital literacy and learning outcomes in an underserved area. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to embedding technology in education and ensuring learners have access to skills needed for the digital economy.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Foreign carmakers partner with Chinese firms for technology access

    Legacy overseas automakers are increasingly seeking partnerships with Chinese EV makers to benefit from the domestic market's pace and technological innovation. Volkswagen and XPeng jointly developed software for controlling car electronics in 18 months — a process that would take three to four years in Germany — in what consultants call a "reverse joint venture" where foreign firms now pursue collaboration as equals.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Kenya launches AI programme for disability inclusion and assistive tech

    Kenya is implementing a multi-stakeholder AI initiative anchored at the Kenya Institute of Special Education to develop locally relevant, AI-powered solutions for persons with disabilities in education, employment, and assistive technologies. The programme builds on a 2024 AI hackathon and aims to scale innovations into a fully resourced initiative, with KISE also investing in local production of assistive devices using AI and advanced manufacturing.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Kenyan banks embed contactless payments into smartwatches, rings, wristbands

    ABSA Bank, DTB Bank and Premier Bank are offering contactless payment solutions integrated into wearable devices like smartwatches, rings and wristbands, which customers can tap on POS terminals. The banks have implemented security measures including transaction limits, PIN requirements, and real-time fraud detection to address risks from potential loss or theft.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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