The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for timely, accurate and accessible information ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that gaps in information can fuel misinformation and undermine public trust. Speaking at the Information and Data for Accountability (IDUA) forum, MCK Chairman Maina Muiruri said the growth of digital platforms had created new challenges in the fight against misinformation, particularly through the formation of online echo chambers. “Digital platforms built to connect us have also built echo chambers where misinformation spreads. They reinforce what we already believe rather than challenge us with what is true,” said Muiruri. The MCK Chairperson called on institutions to proactively disclose information to enable citizens to verify claims against original sources, hence limiting the spread of falsehoods. “When institutions disclose proactively and citizens can check claims against original sources, falsehood has far less room to take root,” Muiruri noted. Additionally, Muiruri urged stakeholder to expand access to information while maintaining integrity. “Let us expand access to information while safeguarding its integrity. Approach the digital landscape with curiosity, question what we encounter, and uphold the public’s right to know,” he added. On his part, the Registrar, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokuo noted...
Read briefing Nine recommendations across leadership, innovation and employment emerged from Ubuntu Rising 2026, as more than 80 young health professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and higher education representatives came together to identify practical changes needed to strengthen young people’s role in Africa’s health systems. Convened by the Africa Health Collaborative and hosted by the University of Cape Town ahead of the 18th World Congress on Public Health, Ubuntu Rising was designed to move beyond consultation and give young people a direct role in shaping priorities and solutions for the continent’s health future. The recommendations will contribute to the Collaborative’s Youth Agenda and inform its future programming and partnerships. The discussions took place against a striking employment and health workforce paradox. Figures from the Mastercard Foundation’s Africa Youth Employment Outlook 2026, cited by Prof. Brandon Collier-Reed during the event, show that 90% of employed young Africans work in the informal economy, while only 10% of youth jobs are formal. 34% of employed young Africans live in households below the $2.15-a-day poverty line, and just 9% have completed tertiary education. In health, the gap is equally significant. According to the WHO Regional Office for Africa’s Health Workforce Reports 2024 and 2025, also cited during Ubuntu Rising, Africa faces a...
Read briefing China’s major industrial firms saw profits grow at a double-digit pace in the first eight months of 2026, official data showed on Monday, underscoring continued momentum in the world’s second-largest economy. Industrial enterprises above designated size – those with annual main business revenue of 20 million yuan ($2.9 million) or more – raked in a combined 5.27 trillion yuan in profits from January to August, up 15.7% year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said. August alone saw profits rise 4.2%. Sector-wise, the electronics and high-tech industries powered much of the gains. Profits of computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturers surged 109.9% year on year, while those in nonferrous metal smelting and processing rose 82.9% and coal mining and washing jumped 51.6%. In contrast, ferrous metal smelting profits fell 62.4%. Efficiency metrics also improved. Operating revenue totaled 93.09 trillion yuan in the first eight months, up 6.6%, while the profit-to-revenue ratio rose by 0.44 percentage points to 5.66% in the same period. Costs per 100 yuan of revenue fell to 85.07 yuan, down 0.41 yuan year on year, the NBS said. The post China’s Jan.–Aug. industrial profits climb 15.7% with electronics leading appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Moroccan Sahara dispute gained significant international momentum during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. High-level diplomatic discussions led by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, yielded key endorsements and formal declarations from Mauritius, Jamaica, and Chile. The Republic of Mauritius announced an official policy shift following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful stated that his cabinet reviewed its stance and now considers autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty “the most credible, realistic, and sustainable solution” to the regional dispute. Jamaica similarly aligned its position with the UN framework. In a joint communiqué, Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith welcomed Resolution 2797 and affirmed that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty constitutes the “most feasible solution” forward. Both nations also agreed to deepen political consultations and bilateral cooperation. Adding to the momentum, Chile reaffirmed its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna and President José Antonio Kast described the 2007 autonomy proposal as the “just, lasting, and mutually acceptable po...
Read briefing An ailing 80-year-old widow in Miruriine village, Gachua Location, Giaki Division, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru county is appealing to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) to release her son’s body for burial. The distraught Hellena Kigetu Ntwomo, lamented that the body of her son Benjamin Ntombura , 52 years, has been lying at the hospital’s mortuary for over one month now, even as the family struggles to defray approximately Sh500,000 in medical and morgue bills owed to the hospital. Ntombura died on August 9, 2026, while receiving treatment at the hospital’s ICU Unit, where he had remained for almost a week, as medics tried to save his life. Previously, he had undergone treatment at various hospitals, which drained the needy family financially. The deceased’s elder brother, James Gikundi, said Ntombura fell sick about three years ago and had been attended to at Kiirua Mission Hospital-Meru, The Nairobi West Hospital-Nairobi, and Nkubu Consolata Mission Hospitals, from where he was referred to KUTTR for specialized medication. Gikundi said the family had tried in vain to convince the KUTRRH’s management to release the body for burial and accord them time to look for money to clear the medical bill later. “I have been visiting the hospital in a bid to have the body released as we look for money, but the management has remained adamant that we...
Read briefing Over 1,000 runners participated in the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race held in Karura Forest on Sunday an event which serves as a precursor to the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which is set to take place on October 25 at Uhuru Gardens. The race included distances of 21km, 10km, 5km, and 2km, attracting runners, families, and the community for a day focused on sports, fitness, and environmental conservation. The races were followed by a family-friendly celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party at Amani Gardens. The Friends of Karura Anniversary Race is among several preparatory events backed by Standard Chartered, aimed at assisting runners in getting ready for this year’s Nairobi Marathon. The main race is anticipated to draw over 30,000 participants from 102 different countries, with more than 400 elite athletes taking part. “The warm-up races are an important part of the journey towards the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, giving runners an opportunity to test their preparation, build confidence and connect with fellow participants ahead of the main race. “We are pleased to see such strong participation at Karura, where running, family and environmental conservation come together. The event reflects the wider role of the marathon in bringing communities together through sport and around causes that matter,” said Joyce Kibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, Br...
Read briefing LIVE54+ founder and CEO Julius Kyazze was named among Africa’s 100 most Influential Persons at an award ceremony held on 25 September in Kigali, Rwanda. Of the 100 leaders recognised across different sectors, Kyazze was the only honoree representing the creative sector. The recognition follows more than two decades of entrepreneurship across African creativity, entertainment, media, and sport. The Ugandan has helped build businesses that work across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda, connecting people and expertise across markets as the continent’s creative industries have grown. Through LIVE54+, that work now brings together specialist capabilities in media, creative work, brand experiences, content, talent, and production. Kyazze’s work has centered on building the businesses and teams that make those connections possible. His inclusion alongside leaders from other sectors puts African creative enterprise in a wider conversation about influence on the continent. It recognises a builder whose contribution extends across the businesses he has helped establish and the people developing the industry around them. The post Ugandan Julius Kyazze recognised among Africa’s 100 most Influential Persons appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing A section of Kisumu County hospitality traders has opposed a proposal to raise the minimum age of smoking to 21 years saying the move is impractical. Speaking on the sidelines of a public participation exercise on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill in Kisumu on Saturday, the traders questioned the motive of the proposal, adding that it was unclear how such a law would be implemented. The proposal to raise the minimum age limit of nicotine and tobacco consumers arose at a stakeholders’ engagement forum in Nairobi that was hosted by the National Assembly Committee on Health on the Bill earlier in the week where sections of stakeholders expressed the proposal. Commenting on the proposal then, Committee Chairperson Dr James Nyikal said there seemed to be concurrence on the issue. “There has been a lot of concurrence among the stakeholders on issues such as increasing the age of consent to purchase nicotine products from 18 to 21. We are happy as a committee because this will give us less work when we start considering the submissions,” he said. But speaking in Kisumu yesterday, Dan Ouma, Chairperson of The Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) in Kisumu challenged the practicality of the proposal. “They are trying to raise the smoking age limit from 18 years to 21 years. We are here to tell them that it is not possible because the implementation of the...
Read briefing The Government has intensified security operations in Samburu and Isiolo counties following recent cases of banditry, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said. Murkomen said the operations will target individuals possessing illegal firearms and those involved in attacks against security officers, civilians and livestock. “We will continue with the operations to ensure that all people who have illegal firearms, and those targeting our officers, civilians, and livestock, are dealt with decisively,” he warned. While reiterating that the operations will be intelligence-led, Murkomen regretted a recent incident in which livestock were killed and directed security agencies to exercise maximum caution during operations. “I ask our security agencies to exercise maximum caution during operations to minimise collateral damage,” he said. He also dismissed criticism of the operations, saying the heightened attention was a result of intensified efforts to restore security in the affected areas. “The noise that is there is because we are tightening the nut. We will continue until we liberate those areas before the next election,” he said. The CS further noted that security agencies have so far recovered more than 3,000 illegal firearms and 8,000 rounds of ammunition in the Kerio Valley. Murkomen was speaking at Nandi Hills Stadium in Nandi County, wh...
Read briefing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions must move beyond enrolling and graduating students to ensuring that trainees acquire skills that respond to industry needs and enable them to earn a living, Principal Secretary for TVET Dr Esther Muoria has said. Dr Muoria said TVET institutions should be intentional in designing training programmes, arguing that institutions must first understand the needs of industry and then equip young people with skills that match those needs. “We cannot continue doing things the same way we have done for a long time and expect different results. The government is insisting that we must be intentional in what we are doing,” she said. Speaking during the first graduation ceremony at Kaelo Technical and Vocational College, the PS said the focus should shift from simply producing graduates to achieving tangible outcomes for trainees. “It is not a question of having young people coming to school, staying for some months and getting out. We have to train young people with intention. A training programme must have a clear destination,” Dr Muoria said. She challenged TVET principals to make optimal use of equipment in their workshops to train learners while also generating income for their institutions. Dr Muoria cited the production of items such as hinges and stays, which she said could be supplied to the affo...
Read briefing The media has never been more powerful—or more important—than it is today. Through newspapers, radio, television, digital platforms and social media, information can travel across borders in seconds. The media can bring people closer together, shape public understanding, influence perceptions and, ultimately, contribute to the kind of world we build together. In The Governance of China, Volume V, President Xi Jinping speaks about the challenges confronting humanity, including deficits in peace, development, security and governance, as well as the urgent need to protect our global ecosystem. These challenges cannot be addressed by nations acting in isolation. They require dialogue, cooperation, mutual understanding and a shared sense of responsibility. And this is where the media has a vital role to play. The media should build bridges, not walls. Cooperation between nations should not be limited to trade, infrastructure and economic relations. It should also include people-to-people exchanges, youth exchanges, cultural engagement and cooperation among media professionals. These interactions allow people from different backgrounds to understand one another beyond borders and beyond stereotypes. As President Xi Jinping has said: “We should uphold regional peace and strive for common security.” The media can contribute to this goal by becoming an instrument of peace—across generat...
Read briefing Harm reduction experts have poked holes in sections of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024, calling for their amendment before the Bill is passed by members of parliament in the National Assembly. Speaking during the public participation exercise on the bill in Meru County on Friday, the experts said that while the intention of the bill is noble, some of the proposals need refinement to ensure they conform with present realities and effectively safeguard public health without victimising consumers. Key among the issues the experts have concerns with include the definition of tobacco control, which they say is missing from the amendment bill, adding that such a definition ought to be included in the law as it is contained in the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) for there to be effective guidance on. The experts also raised issue with the lack of differentiation between combustible tobacco products, such as cigarettes, and non-combustible products produced by the tobacco industry, such as nicotine vapes and pouches, saying that such an omission risks those products sharing the same classification, thereby denying smokers who want to quit a route out. They also raised concerns over the proposal to ban flavours in tobacco products, saying such a move would deny smokers who want to quit an avenue to do so, arguing that less risk...
Read briefing President William Ruto begins an 8-day development tour of the Coast region on Saturday with two key issues on the agenda – the issuance of nearly 200,000 title deeds and the groundbreaking of a new refinery in Lamu. The tour, covering Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River and Lamu counties, will provide the President with an opportunity to assess the progress of Government projects in the region while engaging residents and local leaders on development priorities. The issuance of title deeds is part of the Government’s plan to distribute 500,000 land ownership documents as it seeks to address longstanding squatter and other land-related challenges that have affected communities in the Coast region for decades. President Ruto is expected to issue 31,318 title deeds to residents of Mwatate and Voi constituencies. In Kwale County, 94,175 title deeds will be issued to beneficiaries in Lunga Lunga, Msambweni and Kinango constituencies. In Kilifi County, residents of Kaloleni, Rabai, Ganze, Kilifi South and Malindi constituencies will receive 36,826 title deeds. The President will also provide 4,360 title deeds to beneficiaries in Mombasa County, while a further 22,770 title deeds will be distributed in Lamu and Tana River counties. The programme is part of President Ruto’s administration’s broader efforts to resolve historical and administrative land challenges in the Co...
Read briefing Detectives have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used to ferry the gunman who killed lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu. According to the latest update by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the recovery comes following the arrest of three suspects, including Nicholas Lemiso Naula, a boda boda rider suspected of transporting the gunman on the day of the fatal shooting. During interrogation, Naula told detectives that he was riding motorcycle registration number KMGL 516L at the time of the September 9, 2025 shooting. In what police described as a breakthrough, detectives traced the motorcycle’s movements and current whereabouts, following a trail through a succession of owners before finally locating and recovering it. “It was subsequently escorted to the Homicide Offices for further examination. When presented with the motorcycle, Naula positively identified it as the one he had used to ferry the suspected gunman during the fatal attack”, DCI revealed. The recovery adds to the crucial evidence being assembled by detectives following the arrests of the suspected gunman and two boda boda riders, as well as the recovery of motorcycles allegedly used to transport the gunman and trail the victim. Detectives are continuing to reconstruct the chain of events surrounding Mbobu’s murder, with investigations focused on establishing the circumstances of the killing, identifying al...
Read briefing Kenya is strengthening its health system through partnerships that improve efficiency, safeguard public health gains and support long-term sustainability and self-reliance. Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga said the Government-to-Government partnership with the United States is helping align technical and financial support with Kenya’s national health priorities. The approach, he explained, directs resources towards stronger health institutions, efficient service delivery and sustainable investment Speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Initiative on Health and the Economy panel, “One Year On: Retrospective on the America First Global Health Strategy,” Dr Oluga said Kenya has established structured mechanisms for technical engagement, governance, oversight, implementation and bilateral diplomacy. “We are keen on sustainability, we are keen on self-reliance, and we are keen on improving the in-built efficiencies of the healthcare system,” he said at the forum on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where he was a panellist. The PS emphasised the need to protect progress in HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, disease surveillance and global health security while building a resilient health system. The panel included Mr Brad Smith, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Securi...
Read briefing President William Ruto will issue nearly 200,000 title deeds across the Coast region and launch construction of a new refinery in Lamu as he begins a development tour of the region on Saturday. The tour-covering Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu counties-will provide the President with an opportunity to assess the progress of Government projects in the region while engaging with residents and local leaders on development priorities. According to State House, the issuance of the title deeds is part of the Government’s plan to distribute 500,000 land ownership documents as it seeks to address longstanding squatter and other land-related challenges that have affected communities in the Coast region for decades. “President Ruto will begin the tour of the region in Taita-Taveta County on Saturday, where he is expected to issue 31,318 title deeds to residents of Mwatate and Voi constituencies. He will then travel to Kwale County on Monday, where 94,175 title deeds will be issued to beneficiaries in Lunga Lunga, Msambweni and Kinango constituencies”, State House said. In Kilifi County, he is scheduled to issue 36,826 title deeds to residents of Kaloleni, Rabai, Ganze, Kilifi South and Malindi constituencies. He will also provide 4,360 title deeds to beneficiaries in Mombasa County, while a further 22,770 title deeds will be distributed in Lamu and Tana River c...
Read briefing Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has defended her administration’s economic empowerment programmes aimed at alleviating poverty, dismissing criticism that her development agenda does not align with the needs of residents. Achani said her administration remained committed to grassroots economic transformation. She was speaking when she presided over an empowerment programme for 32 Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) and self-help groups in Lutsangani Village in Kinango Sub-County, “Those opposing my administration are doing so just for the sake of it. Kwale has transformed across various sectors, including education, health, water and economic empowerment programmes, since I took office,” Achani said. The Kwale County Government has so far supported more than 6,000 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and SILC groups across the county. The administration has institutionalized the savings and lending model as a key strategy for poverty reduction and grassroots economic transformation, particularly targeting women, youth and persons with disabilities. Achani also drummed up support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, urging residents to back the President, citing development projects undertaken by the National Government in the region. “Kwale -Kinango road, Shimoni port, Mwachande bridge, National mariculture training center and the empowerment pr...
Read briefing Experts are warning that ongoing securitization of key funds by the current administration could affect funding of essential social programmes in the future on the back of persistent revenue shortfalls. Speaking at a forum organised by the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) and the International Republican Institute (IRI), the experts said Kenya risks eroding its ordinary revenue collection base due to the government having already leveraged the funds to carryout infrastructure projects across the country. One of the key funds which has been securitized is the Road Maintenance Levy Fund where the government has committed Ksh 7 per litre of fuel to enable construction and completion of various road projects across the country. “That means automatically, every citizen who is consuming fuel either directly or indirectly is paying Ksh 7 per litre to repay that debt and the more we securitize those revenue streams, we are utilizing future revenues today and it means we are taking some policy decisions that cannot be reversed even by future governments because we have already tied out revenues into those securitized those debt instruments,” said Alexander Riithi, Head of Programs at The Institute of Social Accountability (TISA). Riithi also called out the mechanism in which the securitization by the government is being undertaken, given that it has been done off-balance sheet with minimal or...
Read briefing Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) has secured more than $4.3 billion (Ksh 510 billion) in investment commitments to support the expansion of its smart-city model across Africa, as the company engages investors and government officials on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The commitments were finalized during a series of side events focusing on diaspora investment and impact, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare and sustainable development. The MMTC team is using the global gathering to showcase its vision of developing 18 sustainable smart cities across 12 African countries by 2050, with the model combining healthcare, technology, manufacturing, housing, education and other essential services. MMTC Founder Julius Mwale said the response from investors and African government representatives demonstrates growing interest in African-led development models that combine technology with social and economic transformation. “Our vision is to demonstrate that Africa can build cities that are not only technologically advanced, but also sustainable, inclusive and designed around the needs of communities,” Mwale said. He said the investments would help accelerate the expansion of the MMTC model beyond Kenya and create platforms for communities to benefit from new technologies, healthcare innovations and economic opportunities. “The $4....
Read briefing At last, a resolution has been reached as Mombasa United FC and Kariobangi Sharks have agreed to a playoff, paving the way for the 2026/2027 SportPesa League season to propably commence next month. This agreement was achieved after an extensive meeting on Thursday, facilitated by the FKF. The first match will take place in Mombasa on Thursday, October 1, 2026, followed by the second leg in Nairobi on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Sharks and Mombasa United have been embroiled in a prolonged court battle. Sharks, who finished 16th in last season’s SportPesa League, were advocating for a playoff, while Mombasa United, who finished 3rd on the National Super League table, wanted a direct promotion. The start of the new season has already been postponed twice due to conflicting court orders, with one supporting playoffs and the other opposing them. The post Finally, a truce! Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks agree for a playoff appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has earned continental recognition for passenger facilitation and operational readiness, securing three runner-up honours at the 2026 ACI Africa Passenger Facilitation & Readiness Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the ACI Africa Conference Gala Dinner in Abuja, Nigeria. The airport was recognised in Governance, Stakeholders Integration and Processes, competing in the category for airports handling fewer than two million passengers annually. Together, the honours acknowledge the leadership, partnerships and operational practices that support an efficient passenger journey. Organised by Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa), the awards involve jury evaluation of airport submissions across defined areas of passenger facilitation and readiness. Recognition is organised by annual passenger traffic bands, placing airports alongside facilities of comparable size. The Governance recognition highlights clear leadership, defined responsibilities and effective oversight. Stakeholders Integration acknowledges coordination among airlines, government agencies, ground handlers and service providers, while Processes recognises well-designed passenger journeys, sound procedures and continuous improvement. For us, these achievements reflect the collective effort of the Moi International Airport team and its partners. Their work c...
Read briefing A landmark environmental pollution case pitting British Petroleum Plc against 299 petitioners from Kargi, Kalacha and other affected areas of Marsabit County was up for mention on Thusday the Isiolo Environment and Lands Court. The petition by Asumptah Galgitele who is the whistleblower and 298 others alleges that oil exploration work carried out in the 1980s by Amoco Corporation – later acquired by British Petroleum (BP) PLC in 1998 involved the drilling of several dry wells near Kargi and Kalacha in the Chalbi Desert. The petitioners allege that hazardous and radio-active contaminants from those operations were improperly discharged into the environment, contaminating ground water and causing illness and death among hundreds of residents and livestock in the surrounding communities. During today’s mention that was conducted virtually before Justice Joseph Oguttu Mboya, the advocate for the petitioners Kelvin Kubai expressed dismay following a bizarre request by the Foreign Commission and development Office (FCDO) to have the pleadings by the petitioners translated to English before they could be served to the accused company (BP PLC). Kubai noted that all the pleadings by the petitioners were prepared in English, arguing that it beats logic for FCDO to request for a translation from English to English and termed the request as a tactic to further delay the proceedings. He not...
Read briefing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed government agencies to speed up flood mitigation works in Nairobi as the city prepares for the expected El Niño rains. Kindiki, who chaired a meeting with heads of roads, energy and waterway agencies, said Nairobi requires specific preparedness measures because of its population, infrastructure and other urban dynamics. The meeting brought together heads of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Power and the Nairobi Rivers Commission, alongside representatives of the State Departments for Energy, Roads and Urban Development and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The agencies agreed to expedite ongoing dredging works, drainage opening and clearing, inspection of power transmission lines and other measures intended to reduce the impact of heavy rains. Residents living in areas considered unsafe have also been urged to comply with relocation directives and move to higher and safer ground where instructed. The Deputy President said safe grounds have been identified and that any relocation will be temporary, orderly and carried out humanely. “Residents of Nairobi are assured of the Government’s commitment to mitigate loss or damage and to adhere to public safety directives. Food, non-food and medical support will be provided for any affected persons, an...
Read briefing Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today concluded its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees, including government leaders, industry analysts, customers, partners, students, and media, to examine how the convergence of energy, artificial intelligence and industrial software is reshaping the region’s future. During the summit, the company also launched its UAE Industrial AI Study, highlighting the country’s growing leadership in industrial AI adoption and confidence among manufacturers. Held under the theme “Advancing Energy Tech to Power Intelligence and Resilience,” the two-day summit focused on a growing shift in the energy transition: from simply decarbonizing energy supply to building intelligent, connected, and resilient systems capable of supporting AI-driven economic growth. The shift reflects broader trends reshaping the Middle East and Africa, where rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and accelerating digitalization are driving new infrastructure demands. Governments and businesses across the region are investing in clean energy, grid modernization, AI, data centers and industrial technologies to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and energy security. As a result, the convergence of energy, software and intelligence is becoming increasingly central to how economies grow and critical...
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