In Kenya, local tech publication Gadgets Africa has announced a new partnership with Nation Media Group to launch Vifaa Tech Festival, a consumer tech expo to be held on 11 and 12 June. The event aims to spark conversations around consumer technologies beyond gadgets. It will also showcase flagship products, and technology to millions of Africans. "One of the key motives of launching Gadgets Africa was to empower the Kenyan consumer in making informed decisions in buying electronics. Today, we’re moving a step further and joining us is Nation Media Group in launching Africa’s very own consumer technology launchpad forum," says Rishabh Lawania, CEO of Wee Media Africa.