Articles by Winfred Kuria, Page 3
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Fri, October 25th, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Google introduces handwriting mode to Gmail, Docs
Google has introduced a feature allowing Gmail and Google Docs users to use their own handwriting to input words, using a mouse or trackpad. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 14:30 · Winfred Kuria
Nakumatt launches prepaid shopper card
Kenyan supermarket chain Nakumatt Holdings has released the Nakumatt Global MasterCard prepaid card, in partnership with MasterCard, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and Diamond Trust Bank, at Nairobi’s Thika Road Mall. → Read more
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Wed, October 23rd, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Ethiopian education bureau to connect schools to Schoolnet
Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Education Bureau plans to connect all secondary schools in the capital city with the Schoolnet programme during this academic year. → Read more
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Tue, October 22nd, 16:00 · Winfred Kuria
Rwandan officials hold meeting via video link
Local government officials from all 30 districts in Rwanda held a meeting via video conferencing following the installation of fibre optic cable in all districts across the country. → Read more
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Mon, October 21st, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
IBM sales fall for sixth successive quarter
IBM has reported a decline in sales of four per cent for the third quarter, marking the sixth consecutive period in which sales have been down. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 09:00 · Winfred Kuria
LG Display posts highest profit this year
LG Display has posted its highest profit of 2013 for the third quarter, following a rise in sales of its device displays, such as that used on Apple’s iPhone. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 08:00 · Winfred Kuria
Globacom scoops ‘Most Society Friendly Network’ award
Globacom has won the ‘Most Society Friendly Network’ award for having impacted lives of many ordinary Nigerians at an event organised by Logica Communications. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 18:00 · Winfred Kuria
Direct messages to be received from any Twitter follower
Twitter is now allowing direct messages to be sent by users who are not being followed by the recipient. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 15:00 · Winfred Kuria
Castpace’s second release set for end of month
Egypt’s Castpace, a platform designed for filmmakers, is currently working on a new design to be released at the end of the month. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 11:20 · Winfred Kuria
KCB targets the unbanked with M-Benki platform
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has launched its M-Benki platform, accessible through personal phones and allows individuals to open a bank account. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Ultrasound chip offers gesture control
Norwegian startup Elliptic Labs is working with Asian handset manufacturers to enable control of devices, mobiles and tablets by gesture. → Read more
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Tue, October 15th, 12:20 · Winfred Kuria
Zambia to establish ICT regulatory body
The Zambian government is to establish a professional statutory body authorised to promote and regulate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the country. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 15:30 · Winfred Kuria
Nigerian Edo State to provide ICT in primary schools
Stephen Alao, chairman of the Edo Universal Basic Education Board in Nigeria, has said introduction of ICT in primary schools is underway as an aim to change the face of primary education in the state. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 10:40 · Winfred Kuria
IBM to include regional government in grants programme
IBM has extended its Smarter Cities initiative to include regional governing bodies, as well as cities as organisations which can quality for grants next year. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 17:30 · Winfred Kuria
iPhone 6 to increase up to 5 inches
Apple’s next iPhone will have a screen size of almost five inches, up from the current four inches, according to an analyst with finance firm Cantor Fitzgerald. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 13:30 · Winfred Kuria
MAVC launches in Kenya
The Making All Voices Count (MAVC) initiative will launch in Kenya at the iHub today (Friday), having launched in South Africa yesterday. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 08:30 · Winfred Kuria
Wi-Fi offloading alternative for mobile operators in East Africa
Danny Chami, service provider lead for emerging markets at Cisco Consulting Services (CCS), believes service providers in East Africa should be looking at utilising Wi-Fi technology to offload their mobile data. → Read more
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Wed, October 9th, 05:00 · Winfred Kuria
Internet players discuss issues in Montevideo
Leaders from organisations responsible for the coordination of internet technical infrastructure globally held a meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay on October 7 for discussion on current issues affecting the future of the internet. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 12:00 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Kenya users to get free internet
Airtel Kenya has launched its ‘Good Morning’ free internet offer that will see all prepaid customers enjoy free internet access on their phones between 6am and 8am. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 19:00 · Winfred Kuria
Girls encouraged in Rwanda’s ICT sector
Women working in Rwanda’s ICT sector have visited various girls secondary schools on a mission to educate them on the importance of embracing ICT. → Read more
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