Kenya Power deployed Optical Character Recognition technology to automate meter reading nationwide. The company said the system, tested in Nairobi for six months, now supports meter scanning across all eight regions. OCR captures readings directly from the meter display, reducing manual entry and improving data accuracy. The utility plans to extend the technology to customers through the MyPower app and the *977# USSD platform, enabling users to scan and submit their own readings.

Electric mobility firm Roam unveiled Kenya’s first universal fast-charging station for light electric vehicles, introducing 24-hour automated charging using Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards. The system delivers up to 20 km of range in under five minutes and is designed to improve interoperability for electric motorcycles, three-wheelers and small EVs. Roam said the new station supports its battery-ownership model and plans to deploy additional fast chargers from 2026 to expand national charging infrastructure.

Mount Kenya University launched a Robotics, AI and Immersive Technologies Lab, introducing the Walker E humanoid robot for student training in programming, algorithm testing and human–robot interaction. The School of Engineering also received new laboratory equipment supporting solar and wind energy experiments, while the university opened the Phantom Head Skills Lab for dentistry. Officials said the facilities will strengthen hands-on learning, applied research and development of practical skills in robotics, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.