James Maitai, Group Chief Technology Officer and Esther Karuga, Senior Manager Data Center showcase a dummy Safaricom data center to Stephen Isaboke. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, has lauded Safaricom for advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create jobs locally and close the current digital divide. And today, we’re witnessing Decode 4.0,” said Isaboke during the opening ceremony of the three-day fourth edition of Safaricom’s engineering summit dubbed Decode 4.0 in Nairobi. More than 100,000 are expected to be engaged physically and virtually, reflecting the expanding influence of Kenya’s technology ecosystem and the growing demand for practical, inclusive digital. The PS said the government is committed to building an ecosystem where AI drives economic growth, creates jobs, and enables public service delivery.

Source: Standard Digital March 31, 2026 21:03 UTC