Safaricom Decode

Safaricom’s Decode is here once again. And before you read another word, I want you to drop what you are doing, head to their website and grab a ticket. I’ll wait.

People say this for every event, but this time for real, De{c0}dE is literally the biggest tech gathering in Kenya. Safaricom is hitting 25 years; and these guys don’t play with their tech. (Except Daraja documentation.) What to Expect This year, we are looking at four sectors: The AI Core: Focusing on autonomous agents and domain-specific models. We’re moving past generic GPT wrappers to systems that actually understand the local context. The Fintech Grid: Moving Safaricom’s legacy in mobile money toward interoperable, intelligent financial rails. The Creative Engine: A deep dive into how 5G and generative AI are scaling the gaming and creator economy. Ecosystem Building: A space for the community to talk infrastructure and the shared tools needed for the next decade.

The real value of De{c0}dE has always been the density of the room. It’s the one place where you’ll find high-level engineers from the big telcos, founders of the hottest startups, and independent developers all in one space. If you’re looking to find a collaborator or just see where the industry is moving, this is the room you want to be in. My Advice: Set an Alarm If you don't have a ticket yet, don't wait for a casual notification. Set an alarm. The tickets open in batches, and they will close again shortly after. Keep the site open and be ready to move fast when the next drop happens. And if you miss the tickets altogether, there will be a livestream on youtube. See you there!