Kenya, Page 46
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Tue, November 12th, 19:30 · Nick Sato
NSE upgrading automated trading systems
The upgrade of the automated trading systems at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) is underway as it seeks a more robust platform to support planned diversification of new securities. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 18:30 · Kamau Mbote
CIPIT petitions against AU cyberspace convention
The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) under the Strathmore Law School, in Kenya, has filed a petition against the ratification of the African Union Convention on Cyberspace (AUCC). → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 18:00 · Richard Cutcher
Bitcoin to connect the mobile money islands – Kipochi
Pelle Braendgaard, co-founder of the Kipochi Bitcoin wallet and transfer service, believes the controversial digital currency could act as a facilitator between mobile money platforms. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Liquid launches fibre in Somalia
Liquid Telecom has built the first fibre optic cable into Somalia, the company announced today (Tuesday), connecting the country to the undersea cables by fibre for the first time, as well as to neighbouring countries. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 15:30 · Richard Cutcher
Nigerian operators need to be given more freedom in mobile money
Mobile networks in Nigeria need to be allowed to get more involved in the rollout of mobile money in the West African country. → Read more
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Tue, November 12th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s digital migration deadline triples sales of Samsung Smart TVs
The demand in Kenya for television sets that are digital compliant has more than tripled as customers rush to beat the digital migration deadline, slated for December 13. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 19:00 · Susan Mwenesi
DStv’s premium open week is here
Africa’s DStv subscribers will get to view a selection of the Premium package’s channels for free this week, featuring sport, comedy, movie and local content. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
AccessKenya, IBM partner for mobile traffic solution
AccessKenya Group and IBM have announced a new road traffic awareness solution, designed to ease congestion in the East African country. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 11:40 · Nick Sato
IBM opens commercial research lab in Kenya
IBM has opened its first research lab in Africa in Kenya, hoping to boost the country’s profile as an IT hub. → Read more
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Mon, November 11th, 10:01 · Winfred Kuria
Entrepreneurs see us as “easy target” for court action – Collymore
Bob Collymore, chief executive officer of Safaricom, has said innovators and entrepreneurs see Kenya’s leading mobile mobile network as an “easy target” for accusations of intellectual property theft. → Read more
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Sat, November 9th, 12:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s WordCamp 2013 forum begins today
The WordCamp 2013 Kenya Forum is taking place this weekend with the aim of assessing the state of ICT leadership in Africa, as well as how blogging can be used as a tool to market Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 20:00 · Kamau Mbote
Essar Kenya decreases market share in key segments
Essar Kenya, which owns Yu network, has lost market share in key segments during the third quarter of 2013, according to figures released by the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 18:00 · Kamau Mbote
Matiangi outlines ambitious internet speeds target for Kenya
The Kenyan government is planning to deliver higher internet speeds as a way of ensuring citizens can access government services in one portal. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 16:30 · Selipha Kihagi
OPINION: Kenya and Tanzania must take democracy into consideration before passing harsh media laws
The recent reports of governments wanting to impose harsh fines on journalists and media houses in the case they are caught violating the code of conduct is alarming if we are to consider what it has taken media institutions to achieve the current freedom. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 13:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta launches Huduma e-centre in a bid to cut bureaucracy
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the government’s one-stop-shop portal yesterday (Thursday) that will ensure effective delivery of public services in the country. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 13:00 · Nick Sato
Liquid Telecom Kenya replaces CEO
Liquid Telecom Group is replacing its Kenya chief executive officer (CEO), Shahab Meshki, less than two months after the UK firm completed integration of Kenya Data Networks (KDN) and its relaunch as Liquid Telecom Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 11:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya Power to send electricity bills via SMS and email
Kenya Power will begin rolling out the sending of bills via emails and SMS by phasing out hard copy printed electricity bills. → Read more
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Fri, November 8th, 09:00 · Nick Sato
Vodafone receives $15.2 m from Safaricom profits
Vodafone, the UK-based telecommunications group which holds the controlling stake in Safaricom, made KSh1.3 billion (US$15.2 million) from Kenya’s leading mobile operator, following the company’s impressive performance announced at its half year results. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 17:30 · Kamau Mbote
Internet users reaches 19.6m in Kenya
Internet penetration has increased 61.2 per cent year-on-year in Kenya, boosted primarily by an increase in mobile data subscriptions as well as of internet subscriptions resulting to a surge of 61.2 percent compared to the previous year according to the just released. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 16:30 · Richard Cutcher
Wikipedia Zero launched in Kenya with Airtel
The Praekelt Foundation has confirmed its partnership with Airtel Kenya to provide Wikipedia Zero in the East African country for free. → Read more
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