Kenya, Page 47
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Thu, November 7th, 14:00 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyan companies should be utilising e-commerce – experts
Business experts in Kenya have urged companies to adopt e-commerce as the future of their trade operations. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote
KENIC CEO fired
John Wambugu, chief executive officer (CEO) at Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), appears to have been fired just a few months into the job although the exact date of his departure remains unclear. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 11:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan mobile voice traffic down, SMS use up
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) released the ICT Sector Quarterly Statistical Report for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2012/13 yesterday (Wednesday), providing an overview of performance and development trends in the country’s ICT sector. → Read more
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Thu, November 7th, 09:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan banks downplay fake currency dispensing ATMs
Kenya’s banks have downplayed allegations some ATMs in the country are issuing fake currencies to customers, but have urged customers to report any suspicious activity. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 19:00 · Kamau Mbote
Microsoft, Kenya Red Cross hold ICT seminar for NGO’s
Microsoft, in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross, hosted the sixth NGO Connection day with the theme ‘youth, technology empowerment through NGO’s’ today. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
CCK agrees to renew Safaricom operational license for 10 years
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has officially agreed to renew Safaricom’s operational license for the next 10 years at a fee of KSh2.36 billion (US$27.6 million). → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Safaricom pledges free internet for schools if regulator allocates spectrum
Safaricom will provide free broadband connectivity to all public schools to complement the government’s one laptop per child programme, if the regulator provides it with more spectrum. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 10:22 · Nick Sato
Non-voice revenue drives Safaricom growth, half year profits up to $123.2m
Safaricom announced its a new half-year profitability record for corporate Kenya yesterday (Tuesday) by reporting a KSh11.3 billion (US$123.2 million) pre-tax profit for the six month period ended September 30, 2013. → Read more
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Wed, November 6th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Q&A: Jesse de Blois, CEO Kontent Ltd
Kenyan real estate platform Anza.co.ke launched an Android app this week, in a bid to respond to the increased preference in Kenya for mobile solutions to execute everyday tasks. HumanIPO spoke to Jesse de Blois, chief executive officer of Kontent Ltd - creators of Anza - on how the app works, and how it is set to revolutionise real estate in Kenya. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 15:30 · Winfred Kuria
Kenyan chiefs asked to adopt social media
Local chiefs in Nairobi have been urged to join social media in order to curb security fears in the country. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 11:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s digital migration has not been postponed – Matiangi
The Kenyan government has announced the gazetted date of December 13, 2013, for digital migration in the country’s capital Nairobi and its surroundings still stands as scheduled, despite reports it had been postponed again. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
OPINION: iROKING uncertainty worrying for African music streaming business
Whatever the truth behind the falling out between iROKO Partners and its music streaming business’ chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Ugwu, the latter’s claim that the media company was already planning a withdrawal from the sector falls in line with its previous activities. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Hellofood celebrates first year anniversary in Africa
Online food ordering platform Hellofood is celebrating one year of operations in Africa by releasing figures on its activities on the continent during the past 12 months. → Read more
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Tue, November 5th, 05:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Samsung announces free service clinics for Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced a series of Kenya-wide free service clinics that will allow Samsung products to be repaired and customers to enjoy free product training tips as well as technical advice. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 18:30 · Nick Sato
China’s ZTE looks to tap into Kenyan smartphone market
ZTE Corporation has announced plans to introduce some of its handsets in Kenya, in a bid to tap into the growing smartphone market in the country. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 18:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government to form groups to discuss contentious media bill
The Kenyan government will set up contact groups to bring together stakeholders in a bid to discuss the issues surrounding the controversial Kenya Information Communications (Amendment) Bill 2013. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 17:30 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom to announce half year profits today
Safaricom is expected to announce its half year profits today amid a different political environment, new taxes in the sector and continued economic growth. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 15:30 · Selipha Kihagi
PCs running Windows XP six times more vulnerable to threats
Microsoft has released the Security Intelligence Report Volume 15, as part of its efforts to help customers manage risk by providing in depth perspectives of vulnerabilities, exploits and malware, detailing the vulnerability of Windows XP. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 14:30 · Winfred Kuria
Wananchi Group appoints new CEO
Wananchi Group Holdings (WGH), the East African broadcasting and internet provider, has appointed Richard Alden, former ONO chief executive officer (CEO) of 20 years, as its new Group CEO, replacing the long serving Richard Bell. → Read more
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Mon, November 4th, 13:40 · Kamau Mbote
Hitachi Data Systems opens East Africa office
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a global data storage solutions firm, has opened offices in Kenya to serve the East African region. → Read more
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