Articles by Martin Cheruiyot

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Thu, June 6th, 08:09 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenya: CCTV cameras contribute to 10 per cent crime reduction

The Kenyan police says crime incidents in the country reduced by 10 per cent between January and May this year, partly due to the installation of high definition closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras. → Read more
Wed, June 5th, 08:16 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenyan digital villages project could be scrapped

The Kenyan government could scrap the digital villages project commonly known as Pasha after it failed to deliver on its promise, with only 63 set up so far. → Read more
Tue, June 4th, 13:20 · Martin Cheruiyot

Tanzania introduces team to monitor cybercrime

The Tanzanian government has introduced the Computer Emergency Response System Team (CERT) to curb cybercrimes. → Read more
Tue, June 4th, 08:10 · Martin Cheruiyot

NCC remain confident in MNP impact

Nigeria’s mobile number portability (MNP), launched at the end of April, will increase competition and enhance quality of service according to the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). → Read more
Mon, June 3rd, 13:52 · Martin Cheruiyot

72 per cent of Kenyans lack internet access

More than 72 per cent of Kenyans lack access to the internet, while 11 per cent also lack telephone access, according to Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
Mon, June 3rd, 12:06 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenyatta pledges to tackle music piracy

President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to tackle music piracy and ensure musicians make the most from their talents. → Read more
Mon, June 3rd, 11:00 · Martin Cheruiyot

ICT awareness campaign launched in Eastern Rwanda

The fourth edition of the ICT Literacy and Awareness campaign organised by Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT in the Eastern Province has been launched in a bid to strengthen the use of technology in the region. → Read more
Fri, May 31st, 11:35 · Martin Cheruiyot

Telecel must address shareholding before licence renewal

Telecel Zimbabwe has been asked to address shareholding issues before being allowed to renew its operator’s licence, with the government saying the firm must be majority owned by locals. → Read more
Fri, May 31st, 10:17 · Martin Cheruiyot

Zimbabwe telecom fees hiked

Licence fees for mobile operators in Zimbabwe have been increased to US$137.5 million for 20 years from US$100 million for a 15 year licence, as the government looks to encourage growth. → Read more
Fri, May 31st, 08:39 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenyatta’s laptop policy will make Kenya a dumping ground

An environmental lobby group has filed a petition to Kenya’s High Court in a bid to halt President Uhuru Kenyatta’s flagship policy of delivering one laptop to every child in primary school. → Read more
Thu, May 30th, 14:01 · Martin Cheruiyot

Nigeria’s draft PKI blueprint coming soon

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is planning to unveil an extensive document on the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) blueprint for Nigeria shortly. → Read more
Thu, May 30th, 12:32 · Martin Cheruiyot

20 per cent of Ugandan mobile users likely to be locked out

Around 20 per cent of Ugandan mobile users have yet to register their SIM cards two days before the end of the registration process and face having their lines disconnected. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 13:24 · Martin Cheruiyot

Rwanda’s ICT’s Ministry signs MOU with Digital Opportunity Trust

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda has partnered with the Ministry of Youth and ICT to deliver empowerment and entrepreneurship programmes through their Youth Empowerment for Global Opportunity (YEGO) centres. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 13:53 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenyan matatu driver installs Wi-Fi network

A matatu (minibus taxi) driver in Kenya has installed a Wi-Fi network to attract more commuters, providing free internet as well as sockets to charge devices. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 13:45 · Martin Cheruiyot

Galaxy S4 launched in Nigeria

Samsung has launched its new Galaxy S4 smartphone in Nigeria, with 24 months accidental damage handling (ADH). → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:58 · Martin Cheruiyot

Ugandan hospital goes digital

Mulago Hospital in Uganda has set up two electronic display boards worth USh19 million (US$7,300) to monitor thieves and medical practitioners. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 15:27 · Martin Cheruiyot

ICT will transform Liberia – minister

Information Communication Technology (ICT) will change Liberia, according to a minister, with new graduates set to provide technical administrative competencies to the country. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:17 · Martin Cheruiyot

Zinox to build ICT product mall in Nigeria

Zinox Group is to launch Africa’s largest Information Communications Technology (ICT) products mall in 2016, providing software and hardware products under one roof. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:14 · Martin Cheruiyot

Information technology to enhance security in Nigeria

Terrorism and other security issues will only be addressed through providing information technology, education and employment opportunities, according to Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) president Demola Aladekomo. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:16 · Martin Cheruiyot

Finacle 10 to enhance First Bank service delivery

The management of First Bank (FirstBank) Nigeria Limited has said the bank is upgrading to the Finacle 10 banking platform for better service. → Read more