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How to apply for 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator program
Innovates can now apply for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, which is a…
Google expands Circle to Search feature to more Android devices
Circle, highlight, scribble, or tap text or images anywhere on your screen to select and search…
Google offers AI-powered weather forecasts to users in Africa
By Shreya Agrawal and Emmanuel Asiedu Brempong So much depends on the weather — from the…
Google Cloud opens African cloud region in Johannesburg
Google Cloud has officially unveiled its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, a significant milestone in…
How Google’s Hustle Academy 2025 will empower SMEs with AI, business skills
Google is inviting applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy program, designed to empower…
Google introduces AI image generation tools for advertisers
Google has unveiled a suite of creative capabilities within Google Ads, empowering advertisers to enable them…
Google customises free version of Gemini Code Assist for individual developers
Google has announced the launch of a free version of Gemini Code Assist, bringing the power…
How to make organisations see marketing as a key value driver
By Lorraine Landon Marketing is far more than just creative ads or social media buzz—it’s a…
Free case for those buying Samsung Galaxy S25 Series
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series is now available in Kenya. Equipped with One UI 7, Gemini…
Key milestones in Google Map’s 20 years of service
2005: On Feb 8, 2005, Google Maps launched on desktop to help people “get from point…
Google Maps celebrates two decades of exploration and innovation
Google Maps is turning 20, marking two decades of helping people navigate the world and discover…
How Google Ads enhancements have boosted Demand Gen campaigns
Google has unveiled new enhancements to its Demand Gen campaigns, designed to help businesses maximize engagement…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: lighter, cheaper and advanced AI
The one thing you will notice with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series is its smoother, more…
Google advances AI with introduction of Gemini 2.0 and Deep Research
Google has introduced the Gemini 2.0, a new Artificial Intelligence model designed for the ‘agentic era’. The…
SHA, Rigathi Gachagua, Anguka Nayo led Google searches in Kenya in 2024
SHA leads the top trending news list for Kenyans this year. The Social Health Authority (SHA),…
How Black Founders Fund helped create 6,000 jobs in Africa
The Black Founders Fund-supported startups have collectively raised $379 million, created more than 6,000 jobs, and…
Google commits $5.8 million for AI skilling in Kenya, Nigeria, SA
Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has committed $5.8 million in Google.org funding to support foundational…
Gemini update: Custom Gems and improved image generation with Imagen 3
By Dave Citron We’re rolling out new features that we previewed at Google I/O. Gems, a…
Three Kenyan startups picked for Google accelerator programme
Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program featuring ten…
Why Google has expanded wildfire boundary tracker to Kenya
Google is expanding its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya. The AI-powered tool…
Google’s Hustle Academy re-launches with AI focus
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a…
Google and African Union Partner to Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica
The Office of The African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of…
Jacaranda Health, EIDU picked for Google Generative AI Accelerator Program
Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, has selected Kenya’s Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the only two beneficiaries…
Google invites applications for Startups AI Accelerator program
Google is this year mainly targeting startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to…
How to harness Google AI to simplify search advertising
To contact the author, email: businessnowke@gmail.com Businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like…
Millicent Omanga, Magoha, Rugby top Google Kenya searches
Millicent Omanga, a Kenyan businesswoman and politician topped Google searches in Kenya this year. Millicent trended…
5,300 small businesses graduate from Google’s Hustle Academy
Five thousand three hundred small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have graduated from Google’s Hustle Academy. This…
Liquid C2 brings Google’s Cloud, Security Technologies to Africa
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has signed a Memorandum of…
Search Generative Experience now available in Google in Africa
Google has rolled out its Search Generative Experience (“SGE”) in the Sub-Saharan Africa as an opt-in…
11 startups picked for inaugural Africa AI Accelerator program
Google has unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program. The…
Two Kenyan startups in Google for startups growth academy
Two Kenyan firms are among 30 startups that have shortlisted for the Google for Startups Growth…
AI search interest at an all-time high in Kenya
Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence, or AI, are at an all-time high in…
Kenya pitches investment opportunities to American tech firms
President William Ruto has invited American technology companies to set up manufacturing operations and regional offices…
Alex Okosi appointed Google Managing Director for Africa
Google has announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will…
Google tailors AI accelerator program for African startups
Google has unveiled the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African…
Google updates privacy tools for enhanced online safety
Google has announced updates of new privacy tools in Google Search to give its users more…
New privacy tools to help you stay safe online
Google has announced new features in the Google Search to help you stay in control of…
Google, USAID program to support 2500 small businesses
Google and the USAID eTrade Alliance have announced a partnership to expand the reach of the…
25 firms to get $4M Google for Startups’ Black Founders Fund
Google for Startups (GfS) has announced the 25 African-based startups selected for this year’s $4 million…
Google’s flood alerts now available in 80 countries
Google has announced the expansion of its Flood Hub platform to cover 80 countries worldwide, including…
Celebrate Earth Day: Google reveals top sustainability-related trends in Kenya
In celebration of Earth Day, Google has released data highlighting the top sustainability-related trends in Kenya.…
Google opens applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund
Google has opened applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in…
Searches show people are feeling the uncertainty
By Dorothy Ooko, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, Google, Africa In the eleven years since…
Google invests in digital transport management, Lori Systems
Google has announced an investment into Kenya’s e-logistics company, Lori Systems (www.lorisystems.com) that provides shippers with…
Google shortlists recipients of third Google News Initiative Innovation challenge
Google has announced 34 recipients of the third Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge drawn from…
Google, Carakana to launch online exhibition
Google Arts & Culture has partnered with Carakana, a Kenyan social enterprise and non-profit, to launch…
Sendy partners with Google to empower MSMEs in Kenya and Nigeria.
Sendy, a tech company that builds fulfillment infrastructure for e-commerce and consumer brands has joined with…
Google announces 30,000 Africa developer 2022 scholarships
Google has announced an additional 30,000 Android and Google Cloud training opportunities for aspiring and professional…