Articles by Kamau Mbote

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Thu, May 23rd, 13:15 · Kamau Mbote

AccessKenya investors set to discuss Dimension Data buyout

Investors and shareholders of Kenyan firm AccessKenya will meet on Monday for the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) to discuss the company’s future amid reports of a Dimension Data buyout. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 09:15 · Kamau Mbote

Pampers launches online platform for Kenyan mothers

Global diaper brand Pampers has launched an online platform for Kenyan mothers dubbed “Baby on Board”, as it seeks to connect with mothers and share information on baby growth. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 08:43 · Kamau Mbote

Ethernet celebrates 40 years

Internet’s most used communication technology Ethernet celebrated its 40th birthday yesterday. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 08:00 · Kamau Mbote

Twitter beefs up security after hacks

Twitter has begun implementing a series of security improvements on its platform through the rollout of an optional ‘login verification service’ to stop hackers seeking to hijack accounts with stolen passwords. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 07:50 · Kamau Mbote

Native websites still the ideal platform for mobile advertising

Mobile advertisers are sticking to native websites as they seek the largest impact, with smartphone penetration still low in Africa. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 14:12 · Kamau Mbote

Safaricom to release M-Pesa open API by end of 2014

The M-Pesa open API is set to be available by the end of next year, with the company creating a whole new platform as the current version is inadequate for developers. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 10:07 · Kamau Mbote

Consortium model best for Kenya’s LTE deployment – MTN

MTN has backed the consortium model decided upon by the Kenyan government for the rollout of LTE infrastructure, calling it the most ideal scenario. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 08:45 · Kamau Mbote

Safaricom deploys cooling solutions in bid to cut electricity cost

Kenyan telecom Safaricom has purchased 405 Free-air cooling units from German company STULZ at a cost of KSh43.7 million (US$520,000), expected to bring down the firm’s power costs by an average of 60 per cent across its sites. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 13:32 · Kamau Mbote

Satellite will remain relevant regardless of fibre – Eutelsat

The world will continue to require satellite internet connections for a long time to come, even with the increasing usage of fibre. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 12:11 · Kamau Mbote

Orange Kenya rekindles debate on Google revenue sharing

Orange Kenya has called on search giant Google to consider sharing revenues it accrues from services offered by telecommunication providers, enhancing partnerships and the development of the digital ecosystem. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:04 · Kamau Mbote

Government and developers key to digital transformation

Government and developers are key to the African continent bridging the digital divide through formulation of the right policies and creation of more innovative ways of eliminating bottlenecks. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 09:42 · Kamau Mbote

Building content for digital TV biggest opportunity – Wananchi

Local content forms the biggest opportunity as the digital migration deadline approaches, according to Wananchi chief executive officer (CEO) Richard Bell, who promised Zuku would focus on the creation of local programming. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 08:21 · Kamau Mbote

Opportunities, obstacles for operators and content providers in EA

Regionalisation holds the largest opportunity for investors in East Africa, although trade barriers and monopolies remain a hurdles to entering the region. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 07:49 · Kamau Mbote

Google to sponsor Innovation Awards at Connected Kenya

Google Kenya will sponsor the Innovation Awards at the upcoming 2013 Connected Kenya Summit in what the company terms as a move to foster more innovation by recognising “the exemplary work that creators and innovators are doing”. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 15:23 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan banks lose $17.5m to fraud

Kenyan banks lost KSh1.5 billion (approximately US$17.64 million) over the last year, with only a third being recovered by investigators. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 12:58 · Kamau Mbote

ZTE, Huawei accused of violating law as China threatens countermeasures

A top European Union (EU) trade official has accused Chinese mobile telecommunication firms Huawei and ZTE of violating anti-dumping and anti-subsidy guidelines, promising to launch investigations. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 11:18 · Kamau Mbote

FilmAid festival set for August in Kenya

The seventh edition of the FilmAid film festivals, bringing together filmmakers from around the world telling refugee stories, will be held on August 29-31 in Kenya. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 10:02 · Kamau Mbote

Sony launches new camera, handycam in Kenya

Sony distributor Anisuma Traders has launched the Handycam PJ380 and Cybershot HX300 into the Kenyan market. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 14:45 · Kamau Mbote

Reformed hacker protects ATMs

A reformed Romanian hacker currently imprisoned after being found in possession of gadgets used in the skimming of ATMs now says he has created a device that could stop the vice. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 13:01 · Kamau Mbote

Travelport opens office in Kenya

Travel industry business services provider Travelport has opened an office in Kenya to serve both the East African country and 16 others in Africa. → Read more