Articles by Nick Sato, Page 6
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Fri, November 29th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Media bill rejection “proof enough” to commitment of Kenyan media freedom – Matiangi
The Kenya government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect media freedom and the rights of journalists after President Uhuru Kenyatta returned the controversial Kenya Information and Communication Amendment (KICA) Bill 2013 to parliament, according to Fred Matiangi, ICT cabinet secretary. → Read more
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Fri, November 29th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
Investors see African tech startups as big gamble – Zished
Venture capitalists outside of Africa are largely hesitant to invest in tech startups because they do not understand the challenges of doing business in Africa, according to Kojo Ayirebi, co-founder of Ghanaian e-commerce startup Zished.com. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 20:00 · Nick Sato
UN state parties endorse Kenyatta, Ruto trial via video link
International Criminal Court (ICC) state members have amended the Rome statute rules to allow President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to follow their trials via a video link and can be represented by their lawyers in court. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
SOFGEN, NetGuardians partner to bring anti-fraud software to Kenya’s banks
SOFGEN, an international provider of IT solutions for banks, has today partnered with Swiss-based NetGuardians SA to bring its cross-platform operational risk mitigation software to Kenya’s banks. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta rejects controversial media bill
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined to assent to the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) (KICA) Bill 2013, which seeks to enforce hefty fines for journalists and media houses violating the Journalism Code of Conduct. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 15:30 · Nick Sato
Microsoft Kenya, KECOBO could carry out software raids
Microsoft Kenya and the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) have entered into an agreement to work together in a bid to fight software piracy in the country, which could lead to raids on offending organisations. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 08:30 · Nick Sato
KRA directs transporters to install electronic cargo tracking
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed all cargo transporters to fit their vehicles with the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) by February 2014 to facilitate the monitoring of movement of all cargo into and within the East Africa region. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Microsoft unveils Student Advantage in Kenya
Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based service in Kenya that enables students to communicate, collaborate, access assignments in shared workspaces and synchronise on OneNote, as well as access Office applications. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 14:30 · Nick Sato
CCK seeks new rules to host offshore websites locally
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has announced it is seeking new licensing conditions that will see internet service providers (ISPs) bring all websites that are hosted outside Kenya into the country’s domain in a bid to fight cybercrime. → Read more
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Wed, November 27th, 07:00 · Nick Sato
LG launches curved OLED TV in Kenya, priced at $14k
LG East Africa has launched its curved OLED television in the Kenyan market, in a move to grow its premium market share. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 19:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya commits to make Africa’s cyberspace safe
The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting cybercrime and working with partners regionally and internationally to combat its impact. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta, Ruto trials may be held via video link
A committee of International Criminal Court (ICC) member states handling amendments has unanimously approved the United Kingdom’s proposal seeking to alter the court’s rules to allow the President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto to attend their trials through video link from Nairobi. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
MultiChoice launches Explora Decoder in Kenya
MultiChoice Kenya has launched its next-generation PVR decoder, the DStv Explora, aiming to give viewers more control and personalise their digital television viewing experience. → Read more
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Tue, November 26th, 10:00 · Nick Sato
Samsung boosts Kenya’s 50 years celebrations
Samsung Electronics East Africa and the Kenya@50 steering committee have partnered to conduct outdoor activities through Samsung’s advertising partner, Alliance Media, for the country’s three-day celebrations slated for mid-December. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 20:00 · Nick Sato
CCTV firm compensated $230k in damages for JKIA fire
Insurance company APA Insurance has settled a claim by CCTV company Micro-City Computers for KSh19.9 million (US$230,000) damages it suffered from Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) fire that destroyed the international arrival terminal section. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya trains 150k teachers ahead of free laptop roll out
The Kenyan government has trained 150,000 primary school teachers who will oversee e-learning in all public schools ahead of the launch of the one laptop per child initiative slated for the the first quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
MultiChoice to unveil new decoders in Kenya ahead of switch-off
MultiChoice, Africa’s leading pay-TV provider, will unveil new generation DStv decoders in Kenya ahead of the county’s migration to digital broadcasting slated for December 13. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
National Housing Corporation in $1.5m IT system upgrade
Kenya’s National Housing Corporation (NHC) is working on a new technology system upgrade that will enable prospective house buyers access to all information regarding properties, make online payments and track construction. → Read more
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Mon, November 25th, 10:00 · Nick Sato
KCB to offer back office service for Posta e-payment solutions
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group and Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have entered into a strategic partnership to share payment infrastructure and capitalise on their expansive branch networks locally in line with the bank’s financial inclusion agenda. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 18:00 · Nick Sato
Safaricom in $40m project to connect buildings with fibre optic grid
Kenya’s leading telecommunications service provider Safaricom has announced its high quality fibre Digital City project will connect public and commercial buildings with the grid for free in a bid to net more customers for its broadband services. → Read more
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