A technology company known for developing social media platforms and AI technologies, including the Llama models.
Two Kenyan AI Startups Win KSh 1.3 Million Combined in Meta AI Academy Pitchathon
Neural Labs Africa and Me-Nasoma won the inaugural Meta AI Academy Kenya Pitchathon. Both startups received $5,000 and advertising credits from Meta to support their technology solutions.
Meta picks 10 Kenyan AI startups for Nairobi pitch contest
Meta and This Is Digital launched AI Academy Kenya, combining AI training with a startup pitchathon. Ten Kenyan startups will compete for funding and a slot at a global AI summit in Nairobi.
Meta and This Is Digital launch AI Academy Kenya with startup pitchathon and practical training
Meta and This Is Digital launched AI Academy Kenya on September 11, 2026. The program includes an AI Pitchathon for startups and developers, with applications open until September 30, 2026.
Layoffs abroad, opportunities back at home? What African tech talent should do next
164,271 jobs have been lost in 435 layoffs in the tech industry so far in 2026. Major companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have announced significant layoffs, impacting thousands of employees.
Starlink freezes new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties
Starlink has frozen new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties due to network capacity issues. The company has attracted 24,999 active subscribers since its launch in July 2023.
