Articles by Susan Mwenesi, Page 20
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Thu, May 29th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Anti-mosquito app wins Kenyan Technovation Challenge
A team of three girls from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) - Team Wabuni - has won the Technovation Challenge award in Kenya. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
eLearning conference kicks off in Uganda
The eLearning Africa conference has kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together 1,500 participants and 300 speakers from the continent and the rest of the world to explore the latest innovations and ideas that are “opening frontiers to the future”. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan matatu association introduces cashless system
Kenya’s Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has partnered with Fibre Space Limited to launch My1963, a cashless payments system allowing public transport users to pay electronically. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan comedians told to create content rather than duplicate
Kenyan comedy actors and producers have been urged to come up with their own forms of comedy instead of duplicating what is already in the market. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 12:36 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s laptop project funds allocated to Anglo Leasing payments
The Kenyan government has diverted funds for the country’s laptops for schools programme to help pay KSh1.4 billion (US$16 million) to two companies associated with the Anglo Leasing scam. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya will beat digital migration deadline – Matiangi
Kenya is optimistic of beating the June 2015 digital migration deadline despite the delays caused by disputes over distribution licences, set-top boxes and awareness, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Digital music distribution to eclipse physical distribution
The physical method of distributing music via CDs and cassettes will be soon be eclipsed by digital mechanisms such as streaming and downloads, according to Trenton Birch, Africa director at non-profit Bridges For Music. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mistrust between actors and producers damaging Kenya’s movie industry
Kenya’s movie industry is not taking off as expected in part due to the lack of trust between producers and actors, a situation leading to both parties working independently and affecting the quality of production. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Musicians, movie producers urged to leverage internet for content
Musicians and movie producers have been urged to leverage the power of the internet, which boasts 29 million searches per minute, to showcase their work to their targeted audiences. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Equity Bank unveils MVNO strategy, launch set for July
Kenya’s Equity Bank has unveiled its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) strategy and rollout plan, with the launch date set for July and the bank hoping to compete with more established players. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya Film Commission to enact National Film Policy
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is in the process of enacting a National Film Policy geared towards encouraging foreign film production companies to make films in Kenya and regulate for the licensing, examining and classifying of film content. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CIPESA criticises Ugandan laws on internet, media freedom
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has faulted new laws in Uganda touching internet and mobile usage as well as freedom of journalists, saying they create a hostile environment for civil society, opposition and media. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan activist in trouble with LSK over Facebook post
A Facebook post by Kenyan activist Moses Kuria about perceived terrorists after the Gikomba explosions has landed him in trouble with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which has accused him of hate speech and written to director of public prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko urging an investigation. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Vooka allows Kenyans to access StarTimes channels through mobile
Mobile applications services company Rapid Communications has launched Vooka Online, which will stream live StarTimes television channels along with from Bollywood and Usalama content, allowing Kenyans to watch TV on their smartphones. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 06:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Uganda latest addition to Google’s Android movie app
Google has added Uganda to its Android movie application, allowing Ugandans to enjoy their favourite movies. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Naushad Merali retires as Airtel Kenya chairman
Airtel Kenya chairman Naushad Merali has retired after 15 years in the position to focus on other commitments. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Orange Kenya rolls out 3G network in Nakuru county
Orange has rolled out its 3G network in Nakuru county, making it the sixth county to be connected to the high-speed network. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Malawi electronic vote counting system breaks down
This week’s elections in Malawi were disrupted after the country’s expensive electronic vote counting system broke down in spite of heavy investment, with election officials resorting to fax and email to tally the votes, causing delays in the release of the results. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Airtel Kenya introduces Airtel Money self-help PIN reset service
Airtel Kenya has introduced a self-help PIN reset service allowing Airtel Money customers to reset their access PINs instantly from their handsets without having to contact the call centre. → Read more
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Thu, May 22nd, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan Media Council puts vulgar talk shows on notice
Talk shows with vulgar content have been warned by the Media Council of Kenya, which after numerous complaints conducted a survey and found not only were the shows not following the journalistic code of conduct but were also hosted by untrained personnel. → Read more
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