Best Five Emerging Tech Trends In Kenya

Kenya is one of the top ten African nations that has been steadily advancing the integration of new technologies throughout the years.The nice thing about technology is that it will not be the same in the coming years as it is now. It is constantly changing at a quicker pace than anticipated.

Slowly but steadily, blockchain technologies have emerged, resulting in new kinds of decentralized currency, such as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, etc. As of writing, the NFTs and Metaverse technologies are causing a stir in the IT industry. This might be a good indication of what the future holds for us in technology.

Locally, in Kenya, we are not left behind either. The government is constantly pushing for digital literacy in the nation so that more people can benefit from all of the advantages it provides. After a two-year break, the Connected Kenya Summit was recently held to assist Kenya’s digital economy, particularly in the fintech sector, develop.

As technology evolves, keep an eye on Tech Trends that you should be in the know. We’ve compiled a list of Kenya’s most promising technology trends to watch in the following years. Read  to the end

Blockchain

Blockchain and its many applications are poised to transform how several industries in the nation function. Because it is a container that stores data asynchronously, user data cannot be manipulated by the government or even the organization itself since it is decentralized.

This new technology uses cloud services to gather, integrate, and distribute transactional data from many sources. It also ensures data integrity by providing a single source of truth, reducing data duplication, and enhancing security.

Because manufacturing is a crucial sector that the government has promised to develop, most people would profit from this technology because it is in high demand. Many industries are prepared to implement it.

Cloud Computing

Cloud(Edge) computing is a significant phrase in the IT world because of its many advantages. One of the most critical applications is that they enable you to rent computer infrastructure and use it as your own. From data centers to cloud storage services, the Infrastructure may be anything. Otherwise, starting your own business would be costly.As of this writing, Edge Computing is still in its infancy phases in the nation, although it is rapidly increasing.

Amazon Web Services is preparing to establish its cloud infrastructure in Kenya, bringing WS computing, storage, database, and other services closer to end customers and on-premises data centers.Furthermore, it will increase the usage of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, resulting in various job opportunities for many people interested in technology, such as software engineers and cloud engineers.

5G Network

Another significant trend that should not be overlooked is 5G.It’s a crucial area of technology that will also fuel other vital areas, such as the newly stated Edge Computing.Here in Kenya, the 4G network is well-established, with 5G attempting to show its merits in various ways. Safaricom, Kenya’s foremost telecommunications company, has announced that 5G will be fully operational in the nation. The operator has already deployed more than 600 testing sites around the country, with positive results thus far (Faster speeds, use-driven services, and increased bandwidths).

There are already 5G-enabled devices in Kenya that may give you a taste of what 5G looks like in real life.

Fintech

Fintech, like many other Emerging Technological Trends, is as essential as it was before Covid took over the nation. Forbes phrases as a term that refers to software, algorithms, and apps for both computer and mobile devices. In other words, this new technology will merge and automate multiple technologies in the supply of financial services.

The use case of M-PESA is a better example, but as the country continues to embrace Blockchain technology, demand for Fintech is increasing.

Fintech, if widely adopted, will enable many people to benefit from money transfers (this is where M-PESA comes in), depositing a check with your smartphone, bypassing a bank branch to apply for credit, raising money for a business startup, or managing their investments, all without the need for human assistance.

Process Automation using Robotics (RPA)

If you’ve been with Zuri from Safaricom on WhatsApp, it’s safe to assume that we share the same understanding of RPA.In another way, RPA is a kind of software meant to automate different business activities such as transaction processing, customer service calls, interpreting multiple inputs, data management, etc. The goal is to make work simpler by providing the required results promptly.

If you’re interested in this technology, the good news is that it’s currently underutilized, and you can profit from it in the long run. Developer, project manager, business analyst, solution architect, and consultant are all possibilities.