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19Nov 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Day 2: Elevating Africa’s AI Future Through Collaboration, Innovation & Talent

4th GDSAI Summit, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

Day 2 of the 4th Global Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit 2025, hosted by @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, concluded with powerful conversations, cutting-edge demonstrations, and a renewed call for collaboration to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Building on the momentum of Day 1, the final day brought together policymakers, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, youth innovators and industry leaders to explore practical pathways for deploying safe, scalable, and sustainable AI across the continent. Youth Talent Forum: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of AI Pioneers One of the day's most anticipated sessions was the Youth Talent Forum, showcasing young African innovators developing AI solutions grounded in local context and built for real-world impact. Speakers included: Caroline Gakii – Developer of an AI-powered digital telepathology microscope Wallace Milei, CEO, Keja AI Mark Mwoche, Founder &…

19Nov 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

The Global Data Science & AI Summit 2025: Charting the Future of Human-Centered Innovation

4th GDSAI Summit, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

The 4th Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit, hosted by @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, opened its doors today to an audience of industry leaders, academics, policymakers, and innovators from across the world — united by one vision: Unlocking the Power of Big Data and AI to Shape the Future through Innovation. From the opening remarks to the final keynote, Day 1 of #GDSAI2025 was a powerful blend of intellect, imagination, and inspiration. Conversations centered on the rapid rise of AI, its transformative potential across sectors, and the growing need for ethical, inclusive, and responsible data ecosystems. Highlights from the Day A Journey from Data to Intelligence In his welcoming address, Dr. Sevilla, @iLabafrica Director - Strathmore University, reflected on the evolution of analytics to artificial intelligence: “We have always…

08Oct 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Kenyan Students Lead the Way in Green Innovation at the 2025 Green Tech Hackathon

Artificial Intelligence, Executive Education, Hackathon, Research & Innovation

Strathmore University’s @iLabAfrica in partnership with Oracle academy successfully concluded the Green Tech Hackathon 2025, a national innovation challenge that brought together student developers, environmentalists and entrepreneurs to create technology-driven solutions addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. Held at Strathmore University, the hackathon provided a platform for student innovators from universities and TVET institutions across Kenya to design practical, data-driven and scalable technologies promoting environmental sustainability and resilience. The Green Tech Hackathon aimed to advance Kenya’s green economy by fostering innovation in climate action, sustainable energy, circular waste systems, eco-transport and climate-smart agriculture. Through mentorship sessions and expert-led workshops, participants learned how to transform ideas into actionable, impactful projects that address both local and global sustainability challenges. According to global studies, hackathons are increasingly effective incubators for long-term innovation.…

22Sep 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Design and Evaluation of Privacy-Preserving Protocols for Agent-Facilitated Mobile Money Services in Kenya

Cybersecurity

In Kenya, mobile money (MoMo) has changed lives but it comes with a cost: every time you deposit or withdraw, a local agent must see your ID and phone number, risking your privacy. This paper rolls out new protocols that shift sensitive data away from agents and straight to the MoMo provider. Think biometrics, one-time codes, and smarter verification even when someone else (a proxy) handles the cash for you. From talking to both users and agents, people love the idea of....Read More

31Jul 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

GenAI’s Role in the New Wave of Banking and Financial Services

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

Arficial intelligence is not new – it has been a topic of research since the 1950s and has been deployed in financial services since the 1980s. But conventional AI (so called, “Predicve AI”), while powerful, is expensive and complex to deploy. As a result, it has been used in a limited number of areas in the financial services sector, such as real-time trading or estimation of loan default risk. In 2022, a new generation of AI came to public view in the form of ChatGPT. Unlike the earlier predictive AI, these “Generative AI” systems can be used directly to solve problems, without training or the need for data scientists. Generative AI can be thought of as a general tool that can be applied in a huge number of ways and…

09Jul 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Strathmore University and African Telecommunications Union Sign MoU to Grow Digital Talent and Shape Internet Policy

Press Release, Research & Innovation

Nairobi, 1st July 2025: The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University have entered a renewable two-year Memorandum of Understanding that places the University’s Research & Innovation Centre as a strategic academic partner in ATU’s continent-wide drive for advanced digital skills, innovation, and evidence-led policy research. The pact provides both institutions with a clear runway to convert shared ambitions into measurable outcomes. Under the MoU, @iLabAfrica will forge a long-term strategic alliance dedicated to research, capacity-building, and the sustainable growth of ICT and innovation ecosystems across Africa. Central to this collaboration is a joint study aimed at strengthening the continent’s influence in global internet-public-policy forums and producing a harmonised framework for internet governance. The University will contribute expert faculty and academic staff to co-deliver provisions of the MoU. In turn,…

19Jun 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Strathmore University and Next Step Foundation Join Forces to Deliver Transformative AWS Skilling Programme

Cloud Computing

Strathmore University (SU), through its iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre, and the Next Step Foundation (NSF) are excited to announce the signing of a Collaboration Agreement on June 4, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This strategic partnership will deliver a cutting-edge Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Skilling Programme, empowering students, faculty, and marginalized communities (especially youth and Persons with Disabilities) with industry-relevant cloud computing skills to thrive in the digital economy. By combining Strathmore University’s world-class academic infrastructure and research capabilities with NSF’s expertise as an AWS Training Partner, the partnership creates a powerful synergy to bridge the cloud computing and digital skills gap. The programme will equip participants with the tools to excel in high-demand, cloud-based careers while advancing innovation and digital inclusion. The initiative will focus on: Training Strathmore…

03Jun 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

@iLabAfrica, Prepares 100 Students for a Data-Driven World

Data Science

Data science has evolved from being just a buzzword to a powerful force shaping our daily lives and how businesses operate. In today's world, it is the force behind the way we shop, bank, and operate businesses. Imagine a situation where financial institutions can predict when a client is about to default, or even cancel their credit card before it happens. Better yet, what if a single patient record data point could lead to a life-saving discovery? Imagine researchers using data to uncover hidden patterns, predict health outcomes, and even design breakthrough treatments. Yes, this is how far data analytics can take modern medicine. At its core, data science is the art of turning raw information into meaningful insight. Using advanced algorithms and analytical techniques, it reveals trends, uncovers patterns,…

03Jun 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

CIO Leadership Masterclass: Leading Through Influence, Not Authority

Executive Education

Over the years, the role of the Chief Information Officer has evolved from a purely technical focus to a more strategic position within organizations aiming to foster innovation. In today's landscape, where digital transformation is more about people than platforms, CIOs must go beyond the traditional bounds of technology management and take on broader leadership responsibilities During a recent session of the CIO Leadership Programme, Anthony Gacanja, Director of Networks at Safaricom, delivered a presentation on navigating politics, exercising influence, and practicing ethical leadership to drive meaningful transformation. The following were the key takeaways from his session: Caption: Anthony Gacanja, Director of Networks, Safaricom What Kind of Power do CIOs Have? Leadership requires CIOs to understand what different types of powers they have and how they can utilize them to…

22May 2025 by @iLabAfrica No Comments

Standard Chartered Launches the Second Cohort of the ‘Women in Cyber’ Mentorship Programme to Close East Africa’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Cybersecurity, Women in Cyber

Caption: Engineer Dr Julius Butime, Dean School of Computing, Strathmore University and Nivedita Sharma- Board Member Kenya, Standard Chartered Kenya. The initiative will equip early-career women in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with world-class technical training, mentorship and CPD-recognised learning. 21 May 2025, Nairobi, Kenya – Standard Chartered in partnership with @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University today unveiled the second cohort of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, a hybrid initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of female cybersecurity leaders across East Africa. Delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the programme will pair mentees with industry experts, provide hands-on technical and soft skills training, and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits. Cybersecurity talent remains scarce worldwide: women hold 22 per cent of roles in the profession, while an estimated 2.5 million positions remain unfilled globally. Africa accounts…

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