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| IBM scientists in Africa. From left to right Anne Onsarigo, Nathan Wangusi and Komminist Weldemariam. |
The IBM Research – Africa physical lab space opened at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi on November 7, 2013. The lab is IBM’s 12th global laboratory and the first commercial technology research facility on the continent conducting both applied and far-reaching exploratory research.
“My government is proud that Kenya, and Africa will benefit from the presence of one of the most advanced research facilities, with some of the world’s most talented people, using some of the most powerful technologies to develop solutions in Africa for Africa. – His Excellency, the President of Kenya, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta
The lab’s research agenda includes the development of cognitive computing technologies that can be applied to address issues in public health, education and agriculture. A number of projects are already underway in the areas of energy, water, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, financial inclusion and human mobility and public safety.
