CcHUB Launches Creative Economy Incubator in Nairobi

The Creative Economy Practice (CEP) at CcHUB has launched the Content Creative Economy Incubator program alongside the unveiling of the CEP Entertainment Hub in Nairobi. This dedicated space, part of the Entertainment and Media Hubs Program, is designed to empower storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy to create gender-equitable narratives that authentically represent both male and female perspectives. With a focus on shifting harmful gender norms, the program aims to foster better health and economic outcomes for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across Africa.

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Kenya Set to Lead Generative AI Transformation

Kenya is on the brink of a Generative AI (GenAI) transformation, with business leaders expressing optimism about the technology’s potential to reshape industries and drive innovation. At the NTT DATA Clients Innovation Day in Nairobi, Chris Wiggett, Head of Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Analytics at NTT DATA in the Middle East and Africa, emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to realizing GenAI’s potential in Kenya and the East African region. However, to fully capitalize on this groundbreaking technology, Kenya must address challenges such as legacy infrastructure, skills shortages, and regulatory gaps.

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