Safaricom’s Decode 2.0: Igniting Africa’s Digital Renaissance

Safaricom’s Engineering Summit: Decode 2.0

• Safaricom, a leading tech giant in Kenya, recently hosted its second annual Engineering Summit, Decode 2.0.
• The event brought together over 800 industry stakeholders, both in person and online, under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Digital Renaissance.”

Safaricom’s Commitment to Tech Innovation

• Safaricom’s CEO, Peter Ndegwa, emphasized the company’s commitment to becoming the preferred tech partner for digital and creative individuals.
• He recognized the potential within Kenya’s youthful population and aims to harness their skills for the digital landscape.

Launch of Innovative Platforms

• Safaricom introduced three new platforms to enhance the digital experience for users: Safaricom Entertainment Hub, Safaricom Developer Portal, and a revamped M-PESA Daraja API Gateway Developers Portal.

AI-Powered Digital Twin Showcase

• The summit featured an exciting demonstration of the Digital Twin, an AI-powered technology creating lifelike digital replicas of humans with potential applications in various fields.

Tech Advancements and Challenges

• The summit highlighted advancements in response to the evolving tech landscape in Kenya and Africa, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Fintech.

Government’s Digital Agenda

• The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, expressed confidence in the tech community’s ability to contribute to the government’s digital agenda for economic and societal transformation.

Safaricom’s Role in the Tech Ecosystem

• Safaricom recognizes its pivotal role in Kenya’s digital and tech ecosystem, aiming to empower the engineering community through initiatives like Safaricom Decode.

Upscaling Engineers

• Safaricom plans to upscale and certify 1,400 members in a one-year program called ‘Accelerate by Safaricom,’ equipping them with skills in various areas including Fintech, IoT, Cyber Security, and more.