Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

The AI Everything Kenya × GITEX Kenya summit concluded in Nairobi, focusing on the challenges facing Africa's AI ambitions, including public trust, startup capital, and intellectual property frameworks. The event, which took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, brought together technology executives, government officials, venture investors, and international institutions, attracting over 280 participants.

Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu, discusses the potential for Africa's next tech revolution to emerge from rural communities rather than traditional urban centers like Nairobi and Lagos. He highlights how Mawingu, as Kenya's largest ISP for rural and peri-urban areas, is contributing to this transformation by fostering innovation and attracting investment in less populated regions.

Kenyan President Ruto is in discussions with OpenAI to establish East Africa's first OpenAI Academy in Nairobi. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached regarding the initiative. The potential academy aims to enhance AI education and innovation in the region, although specific details about its implementation remain unclear.

Google has selected 15 AI-focused startups from various African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola for its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This initiative emphasizes a transition towards scalable and revenue-generating innovations within the continent's tech ecosystem. The startups, which span sectors such as fintech, mobility, healthtech, agritech, and SaaS, completed a three-month hybrid program.

According to Soko Directory, Kiambu County, adjacent to Nairobi, has historically played a significant role in supporting the capital's food security. However, concerns have been raised about the ongoing urbanization and development in the area, which may jeopardize its agricultural capacity and future food security. The article calls for a reevaluation of land use to prevent further loss of arable land.