Articles by Kamau Mbote

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Mon, March 11th, 08:48 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyans retort on social media to Obama remarks

Kenyans on Twitter have lashed out at US President Barack Obama on his remarks during the Gridiron dinner, where he equated the environment in Kenya similar to that in Syria. → Read more
Fri, March 8th, 11:02 · Kamau Mbote

Ugandan government launch website to gauge ministry performance

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Uganda has created a website that will allow citizens to access information on the performance of government ministries. → Read more
Fri, March 8th, 08:09 · Kamau Mbote

Facebook considering allowing users to block ads at a charge

Facebook users could have ad-free pages at a cost should a patent application filed in February 2011 come into force. → Read more
Fri, March 8th, 07:45 · Kamau Mbote

IEBC blames server problem for increased rejected votes

The Kenya Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has blamed a server problem for the high number of rejected votes on the first day of counting. → Read more
Thu, March 7th, 15:19 · Kamau Mbote

ICANN seeks Arab involvement in internet governance

The president of the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has urged the Arab world to join in determining the future of the internet in a meeting held in Dubai. → Read more
Thu, March 7th, 08:05 · Kamau Mbote

IEBC chairman jumps to Safaricom’s defence

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman has absolved Safaricom of blame over the system failures during Monday’s election, saying his commission was responsible for the problems. → Read more
Wed, March 6th, 15:31 · Kamau Mbote

UK resorts to social media to fight election interference claims

British High Commissioner Christian Turner has turned to Twitter to fight allegations of interference in the Kenyan electoral process, which included suggestions the UK had even increased troop numbers in the country. → Read more
Wed, March 6th, 08:24 · Kamau Mbote

Opinion Yetu turns to Amazon as servers’ crash

Technology startup Opinion Yetu, largely credited with conducting Kenya’s first online opinion poll, was down for the majority of yesterday as overwhelming traffic led to their servers crashing. → Read more
Wed, March 6th, 07:02 · Kamau Mbote

OPINION: IEBC system malfunctions questionable

The Kenyan election that began on Monday morning has seen numerous problems with electronic equipment, questioning the preparedness of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the general poll. → Read more
Fri, March 1st, 12:50 · Kamau Mbote

New black and white smartphone to offer longer battery life

A new Android phone with E-ink screen display allows the user to use the device fully for an entire week without recharging the phone. → Read more
Fri, March 1st, 09:44 · Kamau Mbote

Cheaper plastic iPhone rumours rife

Rumours are circulating a low-cost iPhone made from polycarbonate plastic is to enter the market. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 15:33 · Kamau Mbote

Ericsson’s LTE solution wins GTI award at 2013 Mobile World Congress

Ericsson has been awarded the best LTE converged solutions provider under the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) Award 2013 program at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 12:05 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan anti-counterfeit authority destroys a tonne of pirated material

The Kenya Copyright Board has today destroyed over one ton of an assortment of pirated material and gadgets used in infringing piracy that it seized following a series of operations in Nairobi, Kenya. → Read more
Thu, February 28th, 08:13 · Kamau Mbote

CCK stands ground on advert for consumer representative

The Communications Commission of Kenya has refused to take down an advert posted by Ministry of Information and Communication permanent secretary Bitange Ndemo seeking individuals to sit on its board as consumer representatives. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:52 · Kamau Mbote

Nokia Life to launch in Kenya in April

Nokia will launch Nokia Life in Kenya next month, delivering tailored, locally relevant content in local languages for users who may not necessarily have a data plan. → Read more
Wed, February 27th, 13:08 · Kamau Mbote

Sony launches 4K TV in Africa

Sony has unveiled the 4K 84-inch LED TV in Nairobi in a ceremony replicated in three other African cities in South Africa and Morocco. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 13:56 · Kamau Mbote

Europe puts up funding for 5G

Europe has set aside US$65 million to go towards research for 5G spectrum, according to digital chief Neelie Kroes. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 12:26 · Kamau Mbote

MasterCard, Equity Bank, Ezetap launches MPOS in Kenya

MasterCard, Equity Bank and Ezetap have today announced the introduction of mobile point of sale (MPOS) technology in Kenya. → Read more
Tue, February 26th, 09:45 · Kamau Mbote

Land and Dida steal show at Kenya’s second presidential debate

Kenyans last night watched the second presidential debate in the country’s history, with land and corruption taking centre stage. → Read more
Mon, February 25th, 15:38 · Kamau Mbote

Opera launches world’s largest mobile ad platform

Opera Software, a Norwegian software company, has merged its mobile advertising businesses into a new subsidiary called Opera Mediaworks to form the world’s largest mobile ad platform. → Read more