About
De{c0}dE
Safaricom De{c0}dE is a developer driven movement that unites the communities shaping Kenya’s digital future and links them to the ideas and capabilities that accelerate innovation.
Mbogi ya Decode . Route ni 4.0 . Fom ni Intelligence
The Age
Of Intelligent Systems
Where Kenya Designs, Builds and Scales the Intelligence Shaping Tomorrow
As Safaricom commemorates 25 years of purpose-driven innovation, De{c0}de 4.0, Made of Kenya Edition stands as a defining moment, a celebration of Kenya’s ingenuity, creativity, and the industrious spirit powering our nation’s evolution.
This edition brings together engineering excellence and cultural expression, spotlighting how technology connects people, inspires creativity, and accelerates inclusive growth.
Ecosystem Building – The Interconnected, Distributed Intelligence
Where Kenya’s communities unite to build the next decade of innovation
It is a collaborative hub for building the frameworks, tools, and shared infrastructure that will power Africa’s transition into an era of interconnected, distributed intelligence. From open innovation to community‑driven standards and cross‑industry partnerships, this track explores how Kenya can cultivate a resilient, future‑ready ecosystem built on intelligent systems, shared knowledge, and collective capability.
AI – The Intelligent Core
Agentic, distributed AI powering Kenya’s next decade.
This pillar explores how next‑generation AI - autonomous agents, distributed intelligence, and domain‑specific models will reshape how Kenya builds, operates, and scales digital systems.The summit will unpack practical tools, emerging research, and real‑world applications that will define Kenya’s transition into an AI‑driven economy.
Fintech – The Intelligent Finance Grid
Autonomous, trusted and inclusive financial rails.
Kenya’s leadership in mobile money now expands into a new era of intelligent finance.This pillar focuses on building smart, interoperable, and secure financial infrastructure that enables real‑time automation, safer digital transactions, and broader inclusion fueling the next wave of fintech innovation across Africa.
Gaming – The Intelligent Creative Engine
Generative, immersive and creator‑led production powered by 5G.
The gaming pillar celebrates the rise of Africa’s creator economy and the technologies accelerating it. From AI‑assisted production to immersive 5G‑enabled experiences, this track highlights how creators, studios, and developers can build world‑class content, interactive storytelling, and gaming IP from Kenya to the world.