Kenya ranked fifth globally in cryptocurrency transaction volumes, driven by widespread use of stablecoins for remittances, retail payments, and cross-border transfers. A 2025 report by crypto exchange Bybit shows stablecoins such as USDT and USDC dominate activity, supported by Kenya’s strong mobile money ecosystem. Analysts say high peer-to-peer usage and growing on-chain transactions position Kenya as a leading hub for digital payments, although regulatory clarity remains a key factor for further technological adoption.

The United Nations adopted its first resolution focused on the environmental sustainability of artificial intelligence systems during UNEA-7 in Nairobi. The framework addresses AI’s growing energy and water consumption, mineral demand, and electronic waste while promoting responsible system design. It also emphasizes financing, capacity building, and technology transfer to support developing countries, particularly in Africa, to actively participate in shaping sustainable AI standards and future digital innovation.

Kenya is expanding the use of space technology to support economic growth, innovation, and development under Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. The Kenya Space Agency is promoting startups, policy development, and investment through the Kenya Space Innovation and Investment Forum 2025. Officials said space-based solutions can strengthen digital transformation, skills development, and value creation across Africa, while positioning Kenya as a regional hub for emerging technologies and data-driven industries.