Articles by Gythan Munga

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Tue, May 22nd, 19:30 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 22-31 May

Africa is experiencing growth on all fronts and not left out are the burgeoning opportunities of investment that are realized through events and conferences. Here’s a schedule of upcoming events in Kenya, South Africa and Ghana in the next week. → Read more
Sun, May 13th, 19:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 14-20 May

Tech events happening in and around Africa everyday are a hotbed of innovation and creativity. Here’s a comprehensive schedule of upcoming events in Kenya, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Tunisia and Senegal in the coming week. → Read more
Thu, May 3rd, 15:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 03 -11 May

Tech events are where investors, businesses and entrepreneurs do their bidding. Here’s a comprehensive schedule of upcoming events in South Africa, Kenya and Senegal in the next two weeks. → Read more
Tue, April 17th, 12:01 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 17-30 April

Tech events are happening in and around Africa every day. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya, Nigeria, Algeria and Uganda in a fortnight. → Read more
Tue, April 17th, 07:46 · Gythan Munga

50 Pivot East semi-finalists unveiled

Pivot East, a mobile and Web competition slated for June 5 and 6, 2012 at the Ole Serani Hotel in Nairobi has announced its semi-finalists. → Read more
Tue, April 17th, 07:41 · Gythan Munga

15-year-old girl scoops top prize at Science Hack Day Nairobi

Leah Atieno, a 15-year old high school student came out top in the Judges Selection for her brilliant showcase of Alpharex, a 30 inch robot that walks and uses voice commands. → Read more
Fri, April 13th, 08:02 · Gythan Munga

SCN to link Nigerian students via android phones

Students Circle Network (SCN), a global social network for College and High School students, has partnered with the Encipher Group Nigeria to make educational resources accessible to students in Nigeria via the android phones. → Read more
Fri, March 30th, 11:47 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 30 March -15 April

Bringing to you everything you need to know about African startup events and happenings in the upcoming weeks. Have a look which events are shortly taking place in Kenya, Senegal and Nigeria! → Read more
Sun, March 25th, 18:37 · Gythan Munga

Day One @ Ignite Hackathon Nairobi

The Ignite Hackathon kicked off yesterday in Nairobi, witnessing over 80 developers register on day one. Other than the busy coding activities, the day was highlighted by an interesting speaker faculty, including James Mwai, winner of the Nokia for Millions Challenge. → Read more
Fri, March 23rd, 11:06 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 23-29 March

In the last 5 years, Africa has seen an huge increase in tech events organized by organizations from different parts of the world. To make it keeping up easier for you, we will be compiling a list with most important upcoming startup events. → Read more
Thu, March 22nd, 17:12 · Gythan Munga

Elevator Pitch Day by 88mph in Startup Garage Nairobi

Here’s another offer for East African startups to make themselves seen. On Monday, 26th March, Kenyan accelerator 88mph will organize an informal Pitch Day at Startup Garage, and is inviting startups to sign up. → Read more
Thu, March 22nd, 08:59 · Gythan Munga

Ignite Hackathon to Charge Up at Startup Garage Nairobi

The newly launched tech hub in Kenya, Startup Garage will host its first major event on Saturday when eMobilis, a technology academy brings the Ignite Hackathon to Nairobi. → Read more
Thu, March 15th, 11:16 · Gythan Munga

Dating: Eskimi is Out to Give Love a Location

Social network and mobile flirting service Eskimi is now partnering with land mark data provider Gecko Landmarks to deliver location based dating and flirting services. According to Vytas Paukstys, CEO at Eskimi, “ Love needs location.” → Read more
Mon, March 12th, 09:02 · Gythan Munga

SA: New Nokia Data Package to Rival Blackberry’s

South Africa Telecommunications Company Nashua Mobile and Phone Manufacturer Nokia have introduced a unique data service for Nokia that will compete with the BlackBerry Internet Solution (BIS). → Read more
Wed, March 7th, 07:47 · Gythan Munga

Interview: Safaricom Clarifies Position on Bulk SMS Blockage

Weeks ago, Safaricom decided to block every incoming SMS terminating with a modified foreign alphanumeric code to its subscribers. Many companies acquiring bulk SMS from international providers were targeted. → Read more
Wed, February 29th, 07:50 · Gythan Munga

Mentorship Platform Inuka Wins Startup Weekend Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya- 54hrs was all it took for 56 of 120 participating teams to pitch ideas; 13 of them to be shortlisted; and one team to emerge winner at the Startup Weekend in Nairobi. → Read more
Fri, February 24th, 16:10 · Gythan Munga

Safaricom Blocking International Bulk SMS

Bulk SMS solution providers in Kenya have been dealt a blow after Safaricom decided to block every incoming SMS terminating with a modified foreign alphanumeric code to its subscribers. Their position is that any bulk SMS purchased away from them will be blocked from terminating to its subscribers. → Read more
Thu, February 23rd, 16:39 · Gythan Munga

Day One @ Mobile Web East Africa

Mobile Web East Africa (#mwea2012) competition, organized by All Amber (UK) and hosted by ICT Board, kicked off at the Southern Sun in Nairobi Kenya yesterday morning. Here are some of the ideas which prevailed. → Read more
Wed, February 22nd, 07:14 · Gythan Munga

Facebook Verification to Control Impersonation

Facebook, with its over 37.7 million users in Africa, had until recently stayed away from verifying the identity of high profile users, unlike Twitter that provides an indisputable way of identifying VIPs through the blue ‘Verified’ badge. Impersonation as a result has long been an issue of concern. → Read more
Sun, February 19th, 16:08 · Gythan Munga

Startup Weekend Goes to Nairobi

A 54 hour start-up event, Startup Weekend, that canvases cities around the world will be in Nairobi on February 24-26. → Read more