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Wed, May 28th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian state government shuts down MTN base stations
The government of Osun state in Nigeria has shut down a number of base stations belonging to MTN Nigeria as a result of the network’s failure to pay taxes, fees and charges for the laying of its fibre optic cables since 2013. → 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, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
PIVOT East announces finalists
PIVOT East has picked 25 East African startups as finalists for this year’s edition of the mobile startups event, offering them the chance to pitch to investors at the main conference in June. → 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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Tue, May 27th, 07:00 · Agatha Nduku
Intel launches initiative to pair Kenyan developers with local NGOs
Intel has launched an initiative in Kenya to encourage developers to come up with technological solutions to address issues faced by non-government organisations (NGOs) in the communities they work in, and pair these developers with NGOs. → 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, 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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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, 16:30 · Agatha Nduku
Kenyan ministry develops automated performance tracking system
Kenya’s Ministry of Industrialisation and Enterprise Development is to develop an automated performance tracking system to aid in monitoring the implementation of its projects and programmes. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 15:00 · Agatha Nduku
World Bank to fund next phase of Kenya’s county internet project
The World Bank is to fund the next phase of the programme connecting all Kenyan counties to the fibre optic network by the end of next year, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi. → 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, 11:00 · Agatha Nduku
Orange Kenya amends “misleading” advert, condemns media coverage
Orange Kenya has criticised some media reports for inaccuracy after amending an advert related to its and Safaricom’s call tariffs following a ruling by the the Advertising Standards Committee (ASC). → 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, 16:30 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom’s M-Shwari has 7m subscribers
Over seven million subscribers are now using Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom’s microfinance platform M-Shwari, according to George Ndegwa from the operator’s financial services division. → Read more
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Thu, May 22nd, 15:00 · Agatha Nduku
East Africa Com moved to September
The annual East Africa Com will now take place at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on September 9 and 10 after being postponed earlier this week. → Read more
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