Kenya, Page 44
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Fri, November 22nd, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Startup Weekend to kick off in Nairobi
Startup Weekend, an event bringing together programmers, developers, marketers, and designers to launch new ventures, will kick off tonight (Friday) at Strathmore University iLab. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 12:30 · Selipha Kihagi
East African IT security forum launched
The East African Information Security Managers Forum (ISMF), aiming to involve security practitioners across the region to share experiences on information management, was launched yesterday (Thursday) at the East Africa ICT summit. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan media propose amendments to controversial Media Council Bill
Kenya’s media industry has recommended 12 amendments to the controversial Media Council Bill to the Energy and Communication Committee ahead of the December 5 deadline. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 10:00 · Nick Sato
IBM announces commitment to digitise Kenya
IBM has announced it has partnered the Kenyan government to improve service delivery to citizens. → Read more
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Fri, November 22nd, 06:00 · Winfred Kuria
Bidco achieves fastest multi-locational FMCG implementation of SAP
The Bidco Group, a systems and technology-efficient fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerate in East Africa, has been praised for successfully implementing SAP technology within 90 days. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 16:00 · Nick Sato
KRA online clearance system to be replaced by 2015
Kenya has announced the Simba System, Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) online clearance solution used at the port of Mombasa, will be replaced by 2015. → Read more
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Thu, November 21st, 12:30 · Tom Jackson
Potential for improved teaching and learning through ICT – report
East African teachers and learners can benefit from the adoption of ICT tools, a report says, though the tools must be appropriately designed and properly supported with infrastructure and ongoing professional development for teachers. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan legislators conclude debate on second media bill
Kenya’s National Assembly concluded the latest debate on the Media Council of Kenya Bill 2013 yesterday (Tuesday), which, if passed, will see the government take closer control over news content and journalist ethics. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 17:30 · Richard Cutcher
Independent tower ownership in Africa to double in a year – Helios
Independent telecommunications tower companies are expected to double their portfolios in the next 12 months, as mobile operators become comfortable handing over their management, according to Kevin Koch, chief operating officer of Helios Towers Africa (HTA). → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 16:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Kenya’s Equatorial bank launches mobile banking platform
Equatorial Commercial Bank (ECB) in Kenya has launched the GoMobile app, a banking solution allowing customers to access banking services using their mobile devices. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 13:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya downplays UK offer to try Kenyatta & Ruto via video link
Kenya has snubbed the United Kingdom (UK) government’s offer of tabling an amendment to have President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto attend their International Criminal Court (ICC) trials at The Hague via video links. → Read more
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Wed, November 20th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya to install CCTV on Somali border to curb terrorism
The Kenyan government has announced plans to install CCTV cameras on its border with Somalia in a bid to prevent infiltration of Al-Shabaab militants. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s Bureau of Statistics to be digitised to enhance statistics quality
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is set to be digitised in a move to enhance the quality of data it provides to users. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government to establish National Communication Policy
The Kenyan government is seeking to make the country a fully-fledged knowledge-based economy by formulating and implementing policies and legislation that ensure maximum access to information held by public authorities. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Postal Corporation of Kenya to offer electronic money services
The Postal Corporation of Kenya is to transact services electronically in a bid to boost its efficiency after the Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2013 was tabled in Parliament. → Read more
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Tue, November 19th, 10:30 · Nick Sato
Safaricom introduces East Africa roaming bundles
Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest mobile network provider, has introduced a new roaming bundle for its subscribers travelling across the region, which could lower the current high charges. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
UK government wants Kenyatta & Ruto trials be held through video link
The United Kingdom (UK) is supporting changes to the International Criminal Court (ICC) rules to enable Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta and deputy president William Ruto to attend their trials through video link. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Nailab’s hackathon set for Kisumu
The Kenyan lakeside town of Kisumu will host the Nailab’s next hackathon, geared towards bringing together tech and business developers to produce ideas that could help tackle the town’s perennial problems of unemployment, insecurity and health. → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
M-Pesa bags Global Money Transfer Service Award in Dubai
Safaricom’s M-Pesa has been awarded the best operator-led mobile money service at the sixth Mobile Money Global Awards held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). → Read more
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Mon, November 18th, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 18/11/2013
Two Kenyan startups received cash injections during the past week, providing a significant boost to the startup ecosystem in the East African country. → Read more
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