Articles by Nick Sato, Page 20
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Thu, August 8th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya launches ICT training for teachers
The Kenyan government has officially launched the ICT Integration Harmonized Curriculum Guide which will train public school teachers in capacity building of ICT ahead of the one laptop per child programme. → Read more
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Thu, August 8th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
COFEK to reignite digital migration court battle
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has threatened to take the government to court over its latest digital migration target two days after it was announced Nairobi’s analogue signal would be switch off on December 13, 2013, and the entire country on June 30, 2014. → Read more
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Thu, August 8th, 07:00 · Nick Sato
Digital traffic lights installed in Nairobi, awaits CCTV cameras
The Kenyan government has moved to realise a digital system to control Nairobi traffic by installing new lights with countdown timers to free up the number of police officers who control roundabouts and junctions across the city. → Read more
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Wed, August 7th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Asus targets Kenyan market with new devices
Notebook vendor Asus has announced plans to increase its market share in Kenya’s PC market through the introduction of three ranges of laptops - Taichi Convertible Ultrabook, Zenbook Touch Ultrabook and the G-Series gaming laptop. → Read more
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Wed, August 7th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya government resorts to social media for live updates on JKIA fire
Kenyan government officials and its emergency response teams turned to social media this morning to publish updates on the massive fire that engulfed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. → Read more
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Wed, August 7th, 09:00 · Nick Sato
CIC Insurance Group puts growth down to mobile money innovation
Kenya’s CIC Insurance Group has attributed its ability to harness innovative technology and alternative distribution channels to its success in micro-insurance. → Read more
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Tue, August 6th, 13:40 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s new cargo clearing electronic system set for October
The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has announced the new electronic cargo clearance system will be launched in three months and is expected to boost the country’s economy. → Read more
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Tue, August 6th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
White space technology can boost broadband penetration elevenfold
White space technology has the potential to increase Africa’s broadband penetration by more than a factor of 11, according to a new report from information and analytics provider IHS. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
AccessKenya to put Dimension Data bid to shareholder vote
AccessKenya has announced it will convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on August 20 for shareholders who do not approve the KSh3.05 billion (US$35 million) bid by South Africa’s Dimension data as the deadline for its minority shareholders looms. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 14:30 · Nick Sato
AVU e-Learning multinational project launched at Egerton University
The African Virtual University (AVU) has launched its AVU Multinational Project II aimed to aid e-learning in Africa at Egerton University, near Nakuru, Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Orange Kenya airtime available through M-Pesa
Orange Kenya subscribers can now purchase airtime via rival network Safaricom’s mobile money transfer platform M-Pesa. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 10:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government advertises tender for laptops supply
The Kenyan government has moved to realise one of its key campaign pledges by advertising bids for the provision of laptops, printers and projectors for all its public schools. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 07:00 · Nick Sato
IBM appoints Nicholas Nesbitt new general manager East Africa
Nicholas Nesbitt, Kencall founder and former chief executive (CEO), has been named IBM country general manager for East Africa. → Read more
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Sat, August 3rd, 13:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyans to pay more on mobile, ATM and bank transfers with new tax
Kenyans are expected to pay more in their money transactions, including mobile, ATM and bank transfers, following amendments introduced by the Finance Act of 2013 Of Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 15:30 · Nick Sato
OLX Kenya cautions users over rising cases of fraud on its platform
Classifieds site OLX Kenya has cautioned its users to be cautious when purchasing goods via their platform due to rising cases of fraud. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 13:30 · Nick Sato
CCK adds 10 new digital broadcasting licensees
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has issued 10 new temporary station licenses, leading to increased competition for pay-TV services. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 07:00 · Nick Sato
Vodafone and Safaricom partner to provide business enterprise solutions
Multinational companies in Kenya will be able to take advantage of business enterprise solutions across the continent following collaboration between Vodafone and Safaricom, creating an East African hub. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 10:04 · Nick Sato
Paynet partners with MasterCard Kenya to drive local migration to EMV cards
MasterCard Kenya has signed a deal with regional card processor Paynet Group to partner in a local initiative dubbed “The great migration to EMV chip” which is geared towards encouraging the switch from magnetic strip to EMV cards. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 09:02 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta University to create entrepreneurs, not jobseekers
Kenyatta University (KU) has launched its Innovation and Incubation Centre, aiming to give Kenyans an opportunity to transform their dreams into business enterprises. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 07:57 · Nick Sato
Kenyan banks to clear cheques in a day after systems upgrade
A new clearing system has been adopted by all Kenya’s commercial banks, allowing cheques to be cleared and the money accessed within one day. → Read more
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