Isaac T. Ngatia

Computing Devices | Smart Homes | Data & Analytics | Author of Mwafrika.
Middle East & Africa. Tweets are own views... There is a story

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

After years of working with different teams, across #Africa, I have collected several stories and viewpoints, especially on people and markets. These stories are in the
#Mwafrika – an Insider look at African Consumers, the people and the market.
#BookTwitter #WritingCommunity

[Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS @tanuijohn]

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Today, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Global Data Festival & Kenya Space Expo 2026 during a session themed "From Data Silos to Shared Insights."
I was honoured to join @Data4SDGs CEO @jslotin, Macdonald George Obudho CEO @KNBStats and Hillary Kipkosgey CEO @SpaceAgencyKE, alongside development partners, innovators, researchers, private sector leaders, civil society, and the international community.
#GlobalDataFestival2026

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

Googlebook - @Google's new premium laptop category that finally merges #Android and #ChromeOS into a single platform. Launch partners include Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with devices expected in fall 2026, powered by Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Intel processors.

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

A blog by colleagues @IDC on devices at Google I/O 2026: Android XR Glasses, Googlebooks, and Gemini Intelligence https://t.co/SEBHhfT3hh
@bryanbma @JiteshUbrani @ryanreith and Bryan Bassett

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

Nothing mobile

[• 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝑖𝑠ℎ @TechishKenya]

Nothing is now in Kenya. With Mitsumi Distribution.

[U.S. Mission SA @USEmbassySA]

Since its enactment in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been at the core of U.S. economic policy and commercial engagement with Africa. AGOA provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products, in addition to the more than 5,000 products that are eligible for duty-free access under the Generalized System of Preferences program. By providing new market opportunities, AGOA has helped bolster economic growth, promoted economic and political reform, and improved U.S. economic relations in the region.

See the latest Presidential Proclamation on AGOA: https://t.co/m0bEqidGFH

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

Pushing screen technology

[Stuff Worth Seeing @StuffWorthSee]

Hmmmm..... These guys are just running ahead!!!!!

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

Congratulations @Arsenal, for winning the English Premier League
Hats off to #Bournemouth as the enablers, after a great match against @ManCity.
What a season!⚽🏆🏆

[陈剑Jason @jason_chen998]

这次美国访华晚宴坐在马斯克和库克中间C位最亮眼的，是蓝思科技创始人周群飞，从农村打工妹到中国女首富，完全没有任何背景全靠自己白手起家。她出生在湖南的一个小村庄，5岁时母亲去世，父亲也因工伤残疾双目失明，家徒四壁，16岁交不起学费被迫辍学去广东打工，在一家工厂流水线打磨玻璃，白天干活，晚上疯狂自学，考了会计证、电脑操作证等技能证书，就这样过了几年，她拿着靠打工攒的2万块，拉上哥哥姐姐、嫂子姐夫等8个亲戚，在深圳开了一家小作坊，做手表玻璃加工，她一个人修机器、跑销售，就这样又干了4年。
到了2000年后手机行业开始大规模发展，一次偶然的机会她的手表玻璃厂接到了TCL手机屏幕的订单，她看到了手机玻璃市场的巨大潜力，于是迅速成立了蓝思科技，专门负责手机玻璃的生产研发和销售，一开始只做国产手机和山寨机，但是直到有一次想谈下摩托罗拉的订单，但外企的质量要求非常严格，她赌上几乎全部的资源配合摩托罗拉，拿下了全球销售超过1亿台的V3订单，直接把蓝思科技推到了行业领先位置，随后顺利拿下诺基亚、三星等外企。
关键的转折点又一次出现在了2007年，当时乔布斯发布初代iPhone，彻底把手机往全玻璃触屏的方向变革，乔布斯那变态的工艺要求全球都找不到符合的厂商，周群飞敏锐的意识到这又是一个巨大的机会，于是带领团队和苹果工程师联合攻关了3个月，突破关键工艺，成功量产了第一代iPhone玻璃面板，从此拿下苹果长期合同，后续的iPad、MacBook等几乎所有苹果设备全部都交给了蓝思科技，也帮助蓝思科技在触摸玻璃面板领域成为全区最大公司。
这也是为什么她能坐在库克旁边，那为什么马斯克也坐在她旁边呢？
蓝思科技在玻璃面板干到全球第一后，开始往更加多元的智能化设备发展，包括汽车座舱和机器人，其中汽车领域包括车窗、中控等已经拿下了特斯拉、宝马、奔驰、理想等30家车企，机器人领域则主要负责关节、传感器等部件，这些都和马斯克的业务有深度重合。
一个15岁辍学只有初中文凭的女生，从湖南农村出来白手起家成为中国女首富，40年后进入中美会谈，坐在了马斯克和库和中间，这就是周群飞的故事。

[Andrew Ng @AndrewYNg]

I'm delighted that @coursera and @udemy have come together as one company to serve learners.

Both Coursera and Udemy were founded with the belief that access to high-quality education changes lives. Over the years, both companies have advanced this goal, creating opportunities for individuals, organizations, and communities around the world.

That role is even more important now, as AI is changing the nature of work and increasing the need for continuous learning. Helping people build job-relevant skills will be critical to how we create a better world.

By combining the strengths of both ‌companies, we can better serve this need. We bring together a broader range of learning content, trusted instructors and educators, and engaging learning experiences. This creates new opportunities to make learning more personalized, more applied, and more accessible at scale.

I’m excited to serve as Chairman of the combined company, working alongside Greg Hart and the leadership team. There is a strong foundation in both organizations, and I look forward to what the teams will build together to expand access opportunity globally.

Learn more: https://t.co/QpCwBmqWTJ

[IDC | MEA @IDCMEA]

Join Stephen Minton and Harish Dunakhe, @IDC on May 20 to explore how geopolitical shifts are reshaping Middle East tech priorities.

AI, cloud, cybersecurity & automation investment continues despite uncertainty.

Agility will define the future.
Register: https://t.co/dQq4NMJ04d

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

Growth of the premium tier in the EMEA computing devices market. @IDC_EMEA @fjeronimo @JiteshUbrani @bryanbma @sheila_manek

[IDC | MEA @IDCMEA]

EMEA’s PC market is shifting fast- premium is where the value is.

As growth redefines the landscape, timely insight is critical.

@IDC analysts Isaac Thiga Ngatia and Laszlo Toth unpack what’s driving the shift.

Read more: https://t.co/GjWoXCgeRy

[Guinness World Records @GWR]

Couldn't catch him! 🔥 Congratulations to Sabastian Sawe on his fastest marathon (male) at 1:59:30. He also beats Eliud Kipchoge’s fastest marathon distance #londonmarathon @LondonMarathon

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

We’re going to need a few days to recover from this one… 😮‍💨

2 men under 2 hours. 3 men breaking the world record.

We have officially entered the new era of marathon running 🫳🎤

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

There it is ... Under 2 hours! 🇰🇪🇰🇪
Sebastian Sawe wins the London Marathon under 2 hours - the first in an official race. Fantastic!

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

WHAT HAVE WE JUST WITNESSED? 🤯

Sabastian Sawe has just become the first person in history to run a sub two-hour marathon in race conditions.

Yomif Kejelcha was also under two hours for second!

[Prof. Grace Irimu @ProfIrimu]

A proud moment unveiling a Proudly Kenyan Newborn Phototherapy Machine 🇰🇪
Locally developed, efficient, easy use, available spare parts & costs 25% of imported devices.
Led by Prof. Eng George Kamucha (technical), Prof. Grace Irimu (clinical).
KEBS approved, clinical trials next.

[Apple Hub @theapplehub]

The new Apple CEO: John Ternus!

He will take over as CEO on September 1, 2026

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process.

[Isaac T. Ngatia @IsaacTN]

John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. https://t.co/X0IQwpKu5N

[Bryan Ma @bryanbma]

WW PCs +2.5% YoY in 1Q26, slightly ahead of our expectations for a flat market. Lenovo still led, HP slipped a little but held onto #2 https://t.co/AbLTIqNA51