Microsoft cutting R&D jobs in Israel
The cuts affect the Copilot Studio in Israel. Most of the workers will transfer to other jobs, but some will be laid off.
Kabogo has urged Microsoft to safeguard jobs at its Nairobi engineering hub as the tech giant finalizes its global restructuring plans. During a meeting with a Microsoft delegation, including Jeff Bullwinkel and Angela Ng’ang’a, the Cabinet Secretary reiterated the importance of preserving local talent, maintaining employment at the Nairobi centre, and upholding investor confidence in Kenya's tech sector.
Microsoft briefed Kabogo on its evolving operations in Kenya and its global restructuring efforts. The government seeks to ensure any changes in multinational tech companies do not hinder Kenya's aspirations to become a regional center for software engineering and digital services. Microsoft's Nairobi ADC has emerged as a key development location for the company in Africa, hosting over 570 engineers as of 2022.
The centre supports Microsoft's global strategy while fostering technological innovation and employment opportunities in Kenya.
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