It has been a big week in global tech. SpaceX is heading toward one of the largest IPOs in history. Google has switched on its Gemini AI for Kenyan Chrome users. A former Amazon chief has launched a $10 billion AI infrastructure company. And Apple is quietly previewing what could be its most exciting product lineup in years. Here is everything that matters.
From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and space tech, this week’s stories are not just global headlines. Several of them land directly in Kenya, affecting how people browse, pay, shop, and stay safe online.
SpaceX Is Going Public at $1.77 Trillion
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is planning to sell shares at $135 each, targeting a $1.77 trillion valuation and looking to raise around $75 billion. That would make it one of the biggest IPOs ever.
SpaceX already has skin in the game in Kenya through its Starlink satellite internet service, which is growing steadily across the country. A successful IPO at this scale gives SpaceX the fuel to expand even faster, both in space and on the ground across Africa.
Google Gemini Is Now Live in Kenya
Kenyan Chrome users can now access the Ask Gemini feature directly in their browser, as Google rolls it out across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. It brings Google’s AI assistant into everyday browsing without needing any extra app or subscription.
Google also pushed updated Gemini models to Apple developers this week. For Kenyan businesses and developers exploring AI tools, the Chrome rollout is one of the most accessible entry points available right now.
Former AWS CEO Raises $10 Billion for AI Infrastructure
Adam Selipsky, who ran Amazon Web Services, has launched Helix Digital, a new AI infrastructure startup backed by Nvidia and $10 billion in funding. The company will build and operate large-scale data centres for AI workloads.
This is a serious play. Selipsky knows hyperscale infrastructure better than almost anyone, and Nvidia’s backing adds both credibility and hardware access. Helix Digital is one to watch in the AI infrastructure race.
OpenAI Is Under Investigation
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched inquiries into OpenAI, requesting internal documents about its corporate practices and governance. The scrutiny comes as OpenAI navigates its shift from non-profit to for-profit status.
ChatGPT is widely used across Kenya for work, study, and content creation. How these investigations play out could affect how OpenAI structures its products and policies in markets outside the US.
Oracle Posts Record Revenue on AI Cloud Demand
Oracle reported record fourth-quarter revenues this week, driven almost entirely by surging demand for AI cloud services. The results came despite heavy infrastructure spending, showing just how committed enterprise customers are to AI-powered cloud workloads.
For African businesses evaluating cloud options, Oracle’s AI cloud expansion adds another serious choice alongside AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Xiaomi Is Pushing Deeper Into Kenya Through Safaricom
Xiaomi is hiring a Key Accounts Manager focused specifically on growing its presence through Safaricom distribution channels in Kenya. It is a smart move. Safaricom’s retail and digital reach gives any brand a direct line to millions of Kenyan consumers.
Fake Shopping Sites Are Now Kenya’s Biggest Fraud Risk
Scams on convincing fake e-commerce websites have overtaken mobile money theft as the largest source of fraud losses in Kenya. Consumers are being tricked into paying for goods that never arrive through sites designed to look completely legitimate.
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If you shop online, verify sellers carefully, avoid deals that seem too good to be true, and use payment methods that offer dispute resolution. The fraudsters are getting more sophisticated and harder to spot.
Apple Previews New Siri and Hints at a Foldable iPhone
Developer previews of Apple’s updated Siri AI are rolling out alongside watchOS 27. Hidden within the previews are clues pointing toward an upcoming foldable iPhone, something Apple has resisted while Samsung has already released multiple generations.
A more capable Siri would help Apple close the gap with Google Gemini and ChatGPT in the AI assistant space, where it has been playing catch-up for some time.
Cyera Raises $600 Million for Data Security
Data security company Cyera closed a $600 million funding round this week, pushing its valuation to $12 billion. As AI adoption accelerates and more sensitive data gets processed and stored, data protection has become one of the most serious investment priorities in global tech.
For Kenyan businesses handling customer data, this level of investment in the data security sector is a signal worth paying attention to.