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Month: May 2018

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Telkom expands 4G network in Nairobi, improves 3G coverage across Kenya

May 30, 2018 admin 0

Telkom announces a further expansion of its 4G-network in Nairobi and its environs: Athi River, Syokimau, Kitengela, Thika, Kiambu town, Kikuyu town, Kiserian and Ngong. Thes expansion is part of Telkom’s network modernization programme and will [c]

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KONKA launches 32-inch digital TV exclusively on Kilimall, weeks to 2018 World Cup

May 30, 2018 admin 0

KONKA, one of the world’s renowned TV brands, has teamed up with Kilimall during the 2018 World Cup season. KONKA has been dominating the electronics market for more than three decades and has brought an unmatched entertainment experience [c]

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Gor Mahia vs Hull City match, Solai Dam tragedy among top Google searches in Kenya for May

May 30, 2018 admin 0

Google has released top trending searches for the month of May 2018. Top on the list was the wedding of Prince Harry and American Actress Meghan Markle on May 19th 2018. Kenyans went online to find information on the royal wedding, [c]

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Microsoft, Strathmore University lead discussions to digitise East Africa’s judicial systems

May 30, 2018 admin 0

Microsoft has partnered with Strathmore University School of Law to initiate discussions on the digitization of East Africa’s judicial systems. The partnership forums dubbed the ‘Policy Innovation Series’ are informed by the need for government agencies, justice systems [c]

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Airtel Kenya now offering 4G data users double bonus till June 30, 2018

May 30, 2018 admin 0

Like Telkom, Airtel Kenya subscribers on the 4G network are to get double the data bundle they have purchased but with a validity of one month, with the offer running till June 30. The offer, [c]

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ with 128GB storage capacity now on sale in Kenya

May 28, 2018 admin 0

Samsung Electronics East Africa is now selling the limited edition Galaxy S9+ 128GB option in Kenya. The new device offers Galaxy users the freedom to capture more images, download more apps, and enjoy more content [c]

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Impact loses Google account to H+K as Cess Kimuyu moves to Gong from Apex

May 28, 2018 admin 1

H+K Strategies has signed up the Google account from Impact Communications which handled the search engine for about one year from mid 2017. Prior to Impact, the Google PR account had been with Apex Porter [c]

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Kenya-based IT firm wins contract to digitize operations of Metbank in Zimbabwe

May 26, 2018 admin 0

Software Group, a Kenya-based enterprise software vendor, has secured a deal to digitize the operations of Metbank, one of the pioneers of digital banking in Zimbabwe. Last year the company entered into a similar partnership [c]

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Freshworks, provider of cloud-based business software, expands to Kenya

May 26, 2018 admin 0

Freshworks, a provider of cloud-based business software, has announced its expansion into the African market. Freshworks plans to substantially increase its commitment with specific investments in marketing, sales and partner resources to better serve its [c]

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GDPR: What it is, and what businesses should do

May 25, 2018 admin 0

By Oleg Gorobets Ongoing digital transformation has carried us right into the data-centric age: personal data is everywhere. Data subjects do not always realize how their data is handled, or who has access to it. What [c]

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EMVCo creates mark to promote interoperability across EMV QR Code payments

May 25, 2018 admin 0

EMVCo, the technical body that manages the EMV Specifications globally, has created a QR Payment Mark to promote global interoperability across EMV QR Code payments. EMVCo has developed reproduction requirements and a free licensing structure [c]

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GDPR – what businesses can do to boost personal data security

May 25, 2018 admin 0

By Nikolay Pankov In less than a week, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect. Therefore, businesses operating in Europe – or just processing or collecting European citizens’ personal data – [c]

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Kenya among 5 countries with most entries in Fall Armyworm Tech Prize

May 25, 2018 admin 0

Nesta, on behalf of Feed the Future, has announced that 228 applications were received, mostly from Africa, for the global Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. The Prize aims to find digital solutions to identify, track and [c]

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Jumia to deliver fresh produce within Nairobi, 4 hours after order is placed by customers

May 25, 2018 admin 0

Customers within Nairobi can now shop for fresh vegetables, fruits and meat products from Jumia and expect the delivery to be done in about 4 hours. This new category dubbed ‘Jumia Fresh’ is set to become [c]

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Give priority to youth when developing, formulating ICT policies – Sophia Bekele

May 25, 2018 admin 0

On May 15, 2018, Sophia Bekele, the founder and CEO of DotConnectAfrica alongside other distinguished speakers sat in a high level panel at the twenty-first session of the UN’s Commission on Science and Technology for [c]

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With VPNFilter malware, it’s time for a router ‘healthcheck’ – Sophos executive  

May 25, 2018 admin 0

Cyber security researchers at Cisco Talos this week published a report documenting how a new  IoT botnet dubbed VPNFilter had infected more than 500,000 devices globally, with most of the compromised devices being consumer internet routers from [c]

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Microsoft, Seacom deal to give customers express route to the Cloud, bypassing public internet

May 23, 2018 admin 0

Microsoft, in partnership with SEACOM, has launched a cloud service that will allow customers to extend their on-premises networks into the cloud without going over the public internet. The service, dubbed Azure ExpressRoute, enables customers [c]

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Google to share out Kshs 200 million grant to 12 Kenyan non-profits in new contest

May 23, 2018 admin 0

Google is offering US $2 million (Kshs 200 million) grant to Kenyan nonprofits and social enterprises that have a compelling technology-based project that can improve society on a local or national scale. The US $2 [c]

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Kenya’s Flux, M-Shule and UjuziKilimo win cash prizes at Cisco Problem Solver Challenge

May 22, 2018 admin 0

Three Kenyan IT firms – Flux, M-Shule and UjuziKilimo – have received international by emerging among the winners in the 2018 edition of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge and being awarded various cash prizes. Now [c]

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Here are the speakers, exhibitors to expect at #EduInnovSummit

May 22, 2018 admin 0

The 3rd Education Innovation Summit is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2018 at the Hilton, Sandton in Johannesburg. Under the theme “Transforming Education With Technology”, this year’s conference will encourage interactive, round-table discussions and case studies from [c]

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Safaricom to focus CSR efforts on health, education and economic empowerment till 2021

May 22, 2018 admin 0

Safaricom Foundation has launched its 3-year strategic roadmap, which commits to focus on health, education and economic empowerment. In the new strategy, the Foundation will also continue to provide immediate financial support to relief agencies [c]

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Samsung unveils Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red variants for Galaxy S9, S9+

May 22, 2018 admin 0

Samsung Electronics has announced two new colour editions of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones; Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red. Launched in February 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are currently available in Midnight Black, Titanium [c]

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Conrad Onyango quits PMS Group, to join Habari Consulting as content lead

May 22, 2018 admin 0

Conrad Onyango, a former People Daily reporter who moved to PR and communications consultancy by joining PMS Group as the PR and Editorial Manager towards the end of 2016, is set to leave the firm [c]

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HMD, vendor of Nokia phones, raises $100 million to expand product portfolio, sign partners

May 21, 2018 admin 0

The vendor of Nokia-branded phones and Finland based start-up, HMD Global, has raised additional US $100 million from multiple investors to scale business operations and fund the company’s growth in its second year. The round [c]

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Camtel partners with SatADSL to provide satellite connectivity in Cameroon

May 21, 2018 admin 0

SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services via satellite, and Camtel, Cameroon’s national teleco provider, have announced a new partnership to provide satellite connectivity across Cameroon. The formal agreement follows a pilot launch of SatADSL’s range of [c]

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Sony camera innovations recognised with 6 prizes at TIPA awards

May 21, 2018 admin 0

The Technical Image Press Association has recognised Sony’s innovation and performance in the digital imaging industry with six TIPA awards. The awards are: BEST MIRRORLESS CSC EXPERT FULL FRAME: a7 III Sony’s unmatched innovation within [c]

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After Nairobi expo, Dingah to host Kisumu retailers at an investment cocktail   

May 21, 2018 admin 0

After hosting a successful one-day sale at The Hub in Karen, Nairobi, for those who sale their items and products through its mobile Dingah mobile app earlier this month, Dingah Logistics has now set its [c]

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Bernard Luchendo to manage DPO Group’s relationships with global airlines

May 21, 2018 admin 0

DPO Group has appointed Bernard Luchendo as the group’s Global Airlines Manager. In this newly appointed role, Luchendo is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with merchant airlines and industry stakeholders including partners, suppliers and service [c]

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Tom Cochran, Obama’s digital director, to speak at Digital Transformation Congress in Johannesburg

May 21, 2018 admin 0

The Digital Transformation Congress will take place on July 26, 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with “Redefining the future organisation through digital” as the running theme of the day. The congress will [c]

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Safaricom opens second shop, hosts Twaweza Live in Nakuru town

May 21, 2018 admin 0

Safaricom has opened a second shop in Nakuru town, marking this its third investment in the town. Located at the Westside Mall, the shop has been designed to offer a premium experience to customers from [c]

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Women dominate as Bonnita Aluoch wins overall prize at 2018 BAKE Awards

May 20, 2018 admin 0

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is pleased to announce the BAKE Awards 2018 winners who were awarded at a Winners’ Gala Event held this weekend at Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Hotel. The Winners’ Gala Event [c]

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