Buyouts and consolidation of IT firms set to hurt Kenya’s PR agencies
When a new IT firm sets up operations in Kenya, we all rejoice. It means jobs – both formal and informal – as well as […]
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Mobile users urged to maximize use of applications to improve lives
Mobile phone users have been urged to maximize the use of their gadgets by employing various applications to manage information and small and medium scale […]
It’s a battle for new IT accounts for Kenya’s PR firms
We are in the new-year again. Done are the newyear’s resolutions, Valentine’s done and dusted Now, with the year getting in motion after going through […]
Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013
Huawei was ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013, according to the leading market research and analysts firms International Data Corporation (IDC), Strategy Analytics and […]
Nakumatt Smart points for school fees
Nakumatt Holdings, has drawn out a record, Kshs 30million, worth of school fees cheques as part of its popular back to school smart points’ redemption […]
Safaricom Foundation commits Kshs 50 million to Kenyatta Hospital’s Neo Natal ward
The Safaricom Foundation has set aside Kshs 50 million to go towards the rehabilitation of the Kenyatta National Hospital’s New Born Unit and purchase of […]
Is M-Kopa an extension of Safaricom?
The question that came to my mind at the briefing held today at Michael Joseph to announce the Kshs 1.72 billion (US $ 20 million) […]
Orange tops QoS ranking, then takes war to Safaricom
The past few days have been good for Orange. What with the latest CCK Quality of Service (QoS) report released on January 7 stating that […]
GOtv moves to allay fears over monthly subscriptions
GOtv has moved to allay fears that all subscribers will have to pay monthly subscription to access Free-to-Air (FTA) TV Channels. Felix Kyengo, General Manager GOtv […]
Robert Alai, Dennis Itumbi nominated in “Social Media Star”category at ICT Champions@50 awards
Techmtaa’s Robert Alai and PSCU’s Dennis Itumbi in “Social Media Star” category in the forthcoming 2013 ICT Value Awards gala dinner – dubbed ICT Champions@50. […]
Here’s how MNOs – Safaricom, Orange Kenya, Airtel Kenya and yuMobile – marked #KenyaAt50
As Kenyans mark 50 years since attaining self-rule in 1963, several activities have been held, with even our mobile service providers coming in to mark […]
GOtv reaffirms commitment to digital migration process
Following High Court Judge David Majanja’s decision to stop the planned Nairobi analogue TV signal switch-off set for Friday December 13, GOtv Kenya has moved […]
GOtv sets up Channel 100 – MADIBA – as a tribute to Nelson Mandela
To condole with the rest of the world and also celebrate the life of South Africa’s freedom icon, Nelson Mandela, Multichoice’s Kenya subsidiary has set […]
GOtv Kenya, Mediamax in Xmas deal to reward K24 viewers with 3 decoders per day.
GOtv and Mediamax Group – which operates K24 TV channel – have launched a digital migration Christmas promotion meant to ensure Kenyans enjoy a smooth […]
Nokia, Sky and Microsoft partner to launch “Sky Go” on Nokia Lumia devices in Italy
Sky Italia, Nokia and Microsoft have announced the global debut on Windows Phone of Sky Go, a service that allows users to view 30 pay-TV […]
GOtv marks 2 years as Nairobi gears for migration to digital TV on Friday December 13, 2013
As Nairobi prepares for the migration to digital TV broadcasting in just 9 days, GOtv is marking 2 years since launch into the local market. […]
GOtv: Nairobi deadline for transition digital platform won’t shut off subscribers
Highlights: o GOtv launched its low cost digital television service using the latest generation Digital Video Broadcast standard – DVB-T2 in Nairobi 2 years ago. […]
Cloud Uptake in Africa: South Africa leads; Kenya follows; Nigeria surging forward
Cloud computing uptake is experiencing an upward trend in Africa’s major economies, as businesses gain confidence in both the security and reliability of the Cloud, […]
Nakumatt sets up Contact Centre to enhance interaction with customers
Nakumatt Holdings, has announced on-going plans to establish a fully-fledged round the clock Contact Centre facility as part of as it strives to enhance its […]
Steve Watts: Managing your company’s online identity
Guest Post by Steve Watts, co-founder & sales director of SecurEnvoy Businesses are becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of personal and company data that […]
IBM Research unveils ‘The World is Our Lab’ Photo contest, winners to be named in February 2014
IBM has today announced the launch of a photo competition entitled ‘The World is Our Lab’ which invites people of all abilities to capture visual […]
AfDB, AVU host meeting to discuss future of e-learning in Africa
The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded a meeting it co-hosted with the African Virtual University (AVU) under the topic “Integrating eLearning and Open Education […]
The ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A: Where slim and sleek gets pricey…
Let me be honest from the start: Before I got this PC for review, I had not used an ultrabook, only heard about them from […]
Africa’s insurers need to adopt IT to address challenges
The African Insurance Organisation has long warned that lack of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is holding the African insurance market back. The additional […]
Android Tablet market: Samsung and ASUS lead as Lenovo records biggest growth
Samsung sold the most number of Android tablets followed by ASUS while Lenovo recorded the most significant growth in market-share, according to from the International […]
Bidco achieves fastest multi-locational FMCG implementation of SAP
Bidco Group has taken numerous steps to reinforce its manufacturing and marketing prowess in the region. Early in 2010 Bidco decided to move from its […]
Epson to sponsor the inaugural Kenya Photography Awards (KPA)
Global digital imaging and printing solutions provider, Epson, is set to sponsor the first edition of Kenya Photography Awards which seeks to honour those who […]
Airtel’s radio countdown show to enhance brand, product awareness in 17 African countries
Airtel has announce a partnership with US-based Radio Express, an international branded audio company, to launch two newly created shows on local radio stations across […]
Inwi, Gemalto partnership to enable Facebook access for non-data device users in Morocco
Gemalto has partnered with Morocco’s inwi to deploy the latest version of its LinqUs Facebook-for-SIM mobile application which now includes the popular Facebook Messenger feature. […]