According to TechMoran, while cybersecurity firms are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve threat detection, cybercriminals are also employing AI for automated phishing and malware attacks. A survey indicates that 43% of organizations believe hackers are utilizing AI-driven techniques to enhance their effectiveness. To mitigate these threats, companies are encouraged to implement AI-powered platforms instead of relying on isolated solutions.

On June 23, 2026, intelligence agencies from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand issued a joint statement highlighting that advanced artificial intelligence systems could significantly impact cyber security in the near future. This warning coincides with ongoing challenges faced by Kenya's cyber security infrastructure as it manages threats on a large scale.

Technology services company TeKnowledge is expanding its operations in Rwanda by introducing services in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills development. This move aims to enhance technological capabilities in the region.

Kenya's insurance industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, minimize losses, and broaden coverage in a market with low uptake. This trend was highlighted at the InsurTech Forum Nairobi 2026, where industry executives and technology leaders discussed the future of transformation in the sector.

OpenAI has introduced its first custom artificial intelligence chip named Jalapeño, which represents a significant advancement in the company's initiative to develop more of the computing infrastructure necessary for its AI models and products. This announcement was made on Wednesday, highlighting OpenAI's commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities.

CNTXT AI, a data and artificial intelligence company based in the UAE, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series A funding round co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital. The company focuses on sovereign AI solutions and aims to scale secure AI deployments for enterprise and government clients globally. This funding represents a significant milestone for the two-year-old company.