Kenya, Page 55
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Tue, October 8th, 15:30 · Kamau Mbote
Consultation on Kenyan LTE infrastructure to start in 3 weeks
The Kenyan government will convene a conference in three weeks for the telecommunications sector to discuss options of models the country can use while setting up its LTE infrastructure. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 14:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenyan telecoms bosses questioned by police
The bosses of Kenya’s three largest licensed mobile operators have appeared at police stations in Nairobi to give statements regarding compliance with SIM card registration requirements, the operators have confirmed. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 12:00 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Kenya users to get free internet
Airtel Kenya has launched its ‘Good Morning’ free internet offer that will see all prepaid customers enjoy free internet access on their phones between 6am and 8am. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 11:20 · Selipha Kihagi
Microsoft to provide mentorship to DEMO startups
Microsoft has offered mentorship and coaching support to the DEMO Africa 2013 finalists who will launch their products for the first time at the event later this month. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: World finally wakes up to importance of connectivity in developing countries
The announcement today of the formation of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) is the latest confirmation that the world has finally realised the crucial importance of connectivity in developing nations. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 15:30 · Kamau Mbote
Network CEOs could face jail term over unregistered SIM cards
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has warned it will take action against mobile operators that are operating unregistered lines. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Tecno launches M3 running Android in Kenya
Tecno, one of the first dual SIM mobile phone brands to hit the African market, has launched a new family of pocket friendly smartphones in Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 13:40 · Winfred Kuria
Alliance initiative for globally affordable internet
The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) initiative has been launched by public and private sector players, calling for open, competitive and innovative broadband markets. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 11:20 · Kamau Mbote
Able Wireless to start providing services on November 1
Able Wireless has been piloting its unlimited internet offer in Nairobi, Kenya, which makes use of the Raspberry Pi computers, and will begin rolling out more devices by November 1. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Founder Institute reaches 1,000 launch milestone
Global entrepreneurship programme Founder Institute has reached an enterprise launch total of 1,000 and 10,000 jobs created, following expansion of its operations. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 10:20 · Nick Sato
Digitisation of Kenyan government records gets major boost
Digital Divide Data Kenya, a business processes outsourcing company, wants to digitise all medical records at Kenya’s largest maternity hospital in a bid to reduce paperwork and manage patients records efficiently. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 09:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Praekelt to release free Wikipedia access interface
Mobile technology incubator Praekelt Foundation has partnered with Wikimedia Foundation to offer a free Wikipedia access interface, to be released in Kenya next week. → Read more
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Mon, October 7th, 08:00 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s chief justice considers moving masts to end judges row
Willy Mutunga, Kenya’s chief justice, has held a meeting with officials from various institutions to discuss the possibility of removing Orange Kenya communication masts from near a building that has been rented by the judiciary. → Read more
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Sun, October 6th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: The week in startups 06/10/2013
A South African psychometric startup is hoping to expand to the United Kingdom, having been selected as one of Web Summit’s top 50 Hardest Working Startups. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 17:30 · Kamau Mbote
Digital Dialect takes lead in 3D advertising in Kenya
A Nairobi startup is aiming to revolutionise the world of advertising by walking away from traditional adverts and introducing 3D graphics. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Intel Corp sponsors 2 Kenyan startups to Silicon Valley
Intel Corporation has announced sponsorship of two Kenyan tech startups, Harmonics and mHealth Solutions Centre, to travel to Silicon Valley for three days of onsite training and a Demo Day with angel and venture capital investors. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 15:30 · Winfred Kuria
IBM announces launch of 12th global research lab in Kenya
IBM will be opening its twelfth global research lab in Nairobi, Kenya, before the end of the year, its first in Africa. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 14:20 · Kamau Mbote
Mdundo launches “SoundCloud for Africa”
Kenyan mobile music platform Mdundo has launched a self signup service, allowing artists from aross Africa to load music for their fans to listen to over the internet. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 12:40 · Nick Sato
Ushahidi reports to be processed through new USSD app
Kenyan non-profit crowdfunding platform Ushahidi has announced the development of a USSD (unstructured supplementary services data) app to reduce the time it takes to process reports and manage the flood of SMSs coming through its platform. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 10:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta urges departments to integrate ICT to boost performances
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged the management of public institutions to actively play a role in the country’s transformational agenda by deftly managing challenges and exploiting opportunities. → Read more
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