Technology in Kenya has seen a significant expansion in information sector and being regarded has the best Technology hub named “Silicon Savannah” the government and private investor has made huge impact in encourage the growth of this sector.
Today we will review key technology trends in Kenya that you should be watching.
Mobile financial apps
Use of mobile apps in Kenya started nearly 80’s. Safaricom mobile transaction apps like M-pesa has greatly impacted users to carry out daily routines. SMEs has also seen growth in credit mobile apps that allow users to borrow money in advance and pay them with interests. Other utility bills apps allow users to make payment anywhere at their comfort without making long queues.
Renewable Energy and biofuels
Urban towns in Kenya uses Electricity to power their house, businesses and basic needs, most of this electricity comes from low carbon sources of geothermal, hydro, wind and solar panels power. Hydro power accounts for 36% of Kenya renewable energy.
The introduction of Koko Networks by biofuel Tech enterprises seeks to change all the aims by supplying biofuel to shops.
Due to the fluctuating high cost of fuel prices, Kenya government has invested in Electric vehicles with a sustainable public transport solutions that is geared to Fuel more innovation by Roam. The invention of this electric machines with Zero Emission has expanded from vehicles to motor cycles and bicycles.
Renewable sources of Solar energy has grown over the recent years with several companies manufacturing solar cells and distributing them to resellers at the urban and rural areas of Kenya. Sunking, sunpower, msolar are the main dealers in Solar power.
Telecommunication Network
Since the inception of communication network in Kenya, the telecom companies have seen immense growth from GPRS, EDGE, 2G, 3G, 4G and finally 5G network allow its users fast speed in data and voice/VoLTE connectivity. The network coverage being mostly Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu and few of western Kenya allowing users with ease in social interaction and remote working at home.
Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence
Several companies in Kenya has shown interests Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) mostly being the commerce, advertising and marketing purposes. It defines new behaviors and a test on the limits of new world of technology.
Kenya is ranked the 5th in Africa on AI readiness since it carries a significant benefits that can be leveraged to solve most problems in Kenya. AI is seen being deployed in Hospitals and education sectors. The introduction of Chat GPT and Google BARD mimics human intelligence to perform tasks.
In Kenya and the whole of Africa, technology innovations is embraced in a unique way to address social concern with a bright future.
