Kenya

Wed, January 14th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Kenya’s media consortium orders internet-enabled decoders

Digital TV subscribers in Kenya will soon be able to procure internet-enabled decoders from the country's three major media companies Nation Media Group (NMG), Royal Media Services (RMS) and Standard Group (SG). → Read more
Fri, January 9th, 15:08 · Paul Adepoju

Safaricom launches bundled roaming service in 20 countries

Subscribers on Safaricom network can now enjoy cheaper roaming services in more than 20 countries following the announcement of a new service by the telecoms company. → Read more
Wed, January 7th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Digital migration suffers setback in Kenya with Supreme Court’s ruling

Despite the deadline for digital migration that was set for December 31, 2014, Kenya's Supreme Court has empowered the country's major media houses, Nation Media Group (NMG), Royal Media Services (RMS) and Standard Group (SG), to continue to legally broadcast on analogue frequencies → Read more
Mon, December 15th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Campus news app wins Safaricom Appwiz Challenge

A mobile application that allows students and others to access latest campus news has won this year's Safaricom Appwiz Challenge. The app called Magazine Reel was developed by some graduates of Egerton University. → Read more
Tue, December 9th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

PesaCalc launched to help Kenya’s mobile money users save money

Kenyan mobile app company Mobile Matrix has released PesaCalc, a free Android app that helps mobile money users in Kenya save money when using mobile money services. → Read more
Fri, December 5th, 10:03 · Paul Adepoju

Startup Weekend Nairobi kicks off today at Nairobi Garage

Startup Weekend, Nairobi kicks off today at the Nairobi Garage and organizers are calling all entrepreneurs, budding business men and women, operators and innovators to turn their business ideas into action by participating in the event that runs from 6pm today till 8pm Sunday at Nairobi Garage. → Read more
Thu, December 4th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Employers could recruit better qualified candidates through free internet access – BrighterMonday.com

BrighterMonday’s Marketing Manager Emmanuel Mutuma has said free access to the internet could go a long way in ensuring more qualified personnel get to see advertised jobs, apply and in the end ensure employers get the best human resource. → Read more
Wed, December 3rd, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Call for chapters for new book on Digital Kenya

Dr. Bitange Ndemo and Tim Weiss, editors of Digital Kenya | The new generation for entrepreneurs said they are seeking to enhance and invigorate together with practitioners and scholars the dialog surrounding business environments and entrepreneurship in Kenya. → Read more
Wed, November 26th, 12:05 · Paul Adepoju

Viettel Group withdraws initial bid for Telkom Kenya

Vietnamese firm Viettel Group has said it is no longer interested in acquiring a 70 percent stake in Telkom Kenya. This means France Telecom will seek new ways to exit Telkom Kenya it co-owns with Kenya's Treasury department. → Read more
Sat, November 22nd, 21:38 · Paul Adepoju

Review: Cyberoam’s CR10iNG Unified Threat Management appliance

Cyberoam Technologies has launched CR10iNG which it described as the fastest and most affordable Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliance for SOHO/ROBO markets. → Read more
Fri, November 21st, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Connecting with purpose: The internet forces shaping modern Africa

In this guest post for HumanIPO, Alex Salter, CEO of SamKnows urges African nations should leverage the lessons already learned by other global telecom regulators and governments. → Read more
Thu, November 20th, 11:01 · Paul Adepoju

Demand for iPhone 6 and 6s in Kenya higher than supply – operators

Mobile operators and retailers in Kenya have revealed that demand for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s are more than what Apple is supplying to the country. → Read more
Tue, November 11th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel subscribers in Kenya to enjoy Internet.org mobile app

Airtel has announced it is partnering with Facebook's Internet.org to offer its subscribers in Kenya access to the Internet.org mobile app that offers users locally relevant basic internet services free of charge with the aim of enhancing easy access for its prepaid and postpaid subscribers. → Read more
Mon, November 10th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Kenya, 8 other African countries to strengthen cooperation in radio astronomy research

9 African countries including Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius, Ghana, Madagascar, Zambia, and Botswana have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of radio astronomy research. This was part of agreements reached at the end of a two-day Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Senior Officials meeting (SOM) held in Nairobi. → Read more
Thu, November 6th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel joins Africa-wide GSMA mHealth partnership

Airtel has announced it is partnering with the Global Mobile Trade Association (GSMA) to support cross-ecosystem mHealth partnership programme. → Read more
Tue, November 4th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel Africa’s premier subscribers to get Priority Pass membership

Airtel has announced a partnership with Priority Pass independent airport lounge access programme to give the network's subscribers access to a growing network of over 700 airport lounges globally. → Read more
Tue, November 4th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft launches mentorship programme for female graduates in Kenya

Microsoft has announced the launch of its new EmployMentor programme that is aimed at kick-starting careers for female graduates in business and technology fields; it would also promote skills development in the country. → Read more
Fri, October 31st, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Airtel Kenya to stock iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Beginning 14th November 2014, Airtel customers in Kenya will get the chance to get their hands on the most sought-after mobile devices of the year, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in all Airtel outlets in Kenya. → Read more
Thu, October 30th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Samsung to retain smartphone leadership in Africa with Note 4

Technology company Samsung has announced it plans to retain its leadership position in Africa's smartphone market with the planned release of its latest product Galaxy Note 4 in East and West Africa in November and December. → Read more
Thu, October 30th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Africa offers enormous growth potential for e-retailers – DHL

Global logistics and transportation company DHL has revealed that Africa offers enormous growth potential for e-retailers given that online shopping is in its infancy in the region. → Read more