Game Developers Attract Investors at Microsoft Pitch Camp

A significant number of video game developers are anticipating investment opportunities following their project pitches at the recent Xbox Game Camp. The camp, hosted by Microsoft, featured a range of innovative projects, including “Tingish” and “Finke Desert Race” by Arkitech Studios, which received notable recognition at The Fak’ugesi Festival Awards in 2022, marking a milestone for African video gaming.

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Kenya’s Aviation Revenue Increases 59% Due to Flights

Government revenues from aviation activities surged by 59 percent in the year to June 2023, driven by a significant increase in passenger numbers and flight operations. Airports across the country managed more than 11 million passengers, with flights reaching their highest level in four years, reflecting a robust recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Microsoft Targets African Gaming Market with Xbox Games

Xbox is setting its sights on accelerating growth in the African video game industry following the successful conclusion of its 2024 Xbox Game Camp Africa. This two-day hybrid event was held physically in Johannesburg, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; and Nairobi, Kenya, drawing together industry experts from Xbox, aspiring game developers, and gaming enthusiasts from across the continent. The camp was designed to foster innovation and collaboration within the African gaming community.

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Moringa School Holds Bi-Annual Graduation Event

Moringa School, a leading tech education institution in Kenya, proudly hosted its biannual graduation ceremony last Friday at the Visa Oshwal Center, Nairobi. The event celebrated the accomplishments of 1,358 students from diverse programs, including Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Design, Cyber Security, and Data Visualization, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys.

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Microsoft Advocates AI Integration in Health Sector

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) hold the potential to significantly transform the operations and outlook of small pharmacies nationwide. Microsoft’s insights reveal that AI can enhance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector by improving access to financial services, streamlining processes, and enhancing service delivery. This technological shift promises substantial benefits for national healthcare, including better medicine availability.

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