Articles by Nick Sato, Page 21
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Wed, July 31st, 15:08 · Nick Sato
CCK slashes mobile termination call rates
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has slashed the mobile calling tariff by 20 per cent after a gruesome price war among the Kenyan network operators. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 10:23 · Nick Sato
LG unveils Digital Signage Broadcasting and pocket photo mobile printer for Kenya
LG Electronics East Africa unveiled two products for the Kenyan market today, in a bid to take advantage of digital migration and increasing demand for smartphone accessories. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 13:03 · Nick Sato
EACR to kick off $23 million e-waste recycling next month in Kenya
Kenya’s e-waste disposal problems are set to be addressed with UK-based East African Compliance Recycling Company (EACR) set to launch a production plant in Nairobi in which it will facilitate the buying of wasted electronic appliances from next month. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:05 · Nick Sato
Airtel Money joins forces with Kenya’s Equity Bank
Equity Bank and Airtel Kenya have partnered to offer m-commerce solutions to their customers through Airtel Money. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:01 · Nick Sato
Safaricom launches KSh10 daily subscription product for social networking
Kenya’s Safaricom has launched a new subscription internet bundle allowing subscribers access to Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook for KSh10 a day. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 09:56 · Nick Sato
Equity Bank attributes innovation and technology for boost on first half year 2013 profit
Kenya’s largest bank Equity Bank has attributed the rise on its half year profits to the use of innovations and technology. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 15:20 · Nick Sato
Safaricom unhappy with CCK’s early license demand
Kenya’s leading network operator Safaricom are biding its time over how to react to the Communications Commission of Kenya’s (CCK) attack on its service quality as preparations are made for the renewal of their 10 year license. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 10:25 · Nick Sato
Science, technology and innovation the PAU focus for East Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$45 million to support the creation of a Pan African University (PAU) which consist of five pan African institutes. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 07:43 · Nick Sato
Safaricom told to “up their game” and pay $27m if license is to be renewed
Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom will have to pay a KSh2.36 billion (US$27 million) fee in order to have its license extended for 10 years by the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 12:46 · Nick Sato
Ersal launches Africa’s first direct money transfer from UAE to Kenya
Dubai based Ersal has launched MobiPesa that will remit funds to mobile subscribers in Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 12:35 · Nick Sato
SAP Skills for Africa programme launched In Kenya
Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and Technology through Kenya ICT Board, SAP and Multi Media University have partnered to launch an ICT skills training programme to enhance employability for graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 10:33 · Nick Sato
OPINION: Kenya might not realise digital migration as deadline looms
With the October 30, 2013, deadline for East Africa's switch from analogue to digital broadcasting draws near, there are fresh and genuine concerns that Kenya may not meet the latest target. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 09:20 · Nick Sato
Uganda on verge of digital switch on
Uganda is set to switch on its digital broadcasting signal in the next days after the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) announced its signal is being tested in Kololo. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 06:39 · Nick Sato
Kenya Ports Authority implements full IT structure
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has implemented its anticipated full IT structure that seeks to capitalise on its growth through the port of Mombasa. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 12:07 · Nick Sato
Kenya government says they never had a deal with COFEK
The government and the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) have denied ever entering an agreement with the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) which would give them them the position of chair on the Digital Television Committee. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 09:43 · Nick Sato
More Kenyan courts go digital
Kenyans in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret will now benefit from digitised courts, including search equipment and voice recognition software. → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 15:43 · Nick Sato
Ugandan and Rwandan leaders are the most conversational tweeters
A study has shown that Ugandan Prime Minister Patrick Amama Mbabazi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame are the most conversational world leaders on Twitter. → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 12:58 · Nick Sato
CompuLynx launches Cloud solutions for Kenya insurance companies
Kenya based innovative solutions company Compulynx has launched Cloud9, a cloud solution for insurance intermediaries that will enable companies to administer various insurance products, offer automated alerts on policies and generate tailor made reports. → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 12:46 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s broadband strategy asks for ten fold increase for ICT budget
Kenya's ICT sector is gearing up for massive reforms following the launch of the National Broadband Strategy (NBS), which is seeking to increase ICTs to 5 per cent of the national budget. → Read more
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Tue, July 23rd, 14:55 · Nick Sato
Standard Group most popular Kenyan website
Google remains the most visited site in Kenya, followed by Facebook and YouTube, with 10 per cent of the top 100 carrying pornographic content. → Read more
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