Kenya, Page 69
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Tue, August 6th, 10:30 · Kamau Mbote
Raid on Kenya’s TV pirates expected today
The Kenya Copyright Board, in collaboration MultiChoice Kenya, Zuku and Kenya Power are expected to ambush pirates who are illegally distributing pay channels without a licence. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 20:00 · Richard Cutcher
Do Something on the hunt for African affiliates
African entrepreneurs and startups are being encouraged to apply to become an affiliate of United States-based Do Something, which is looking for partners to roll out “Cause Campaigns” on the continent. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
AccessKenya to put Dimension Data bid to shareholder vote
AccessKenya has announced it will convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on August 20 for shareholders who do not approve the KSh3.05 billion (US$35 million) bid by South Africa’s Dimension data as the deadline for its minority shareholders looms. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 16:30 · Kamau Mbote
IEBC takes to social media to assure of chairman’s health
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was forced to use its social media accounts to dispel rumours its chairman was was unwell on Sunday. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 14:30 · Nick Sato
AVU e-Learning multinational project launched at Egerton University
The African Virtual University (AVU) has launched its AVU Multinational Project II aimed to aid e-learning in Africa at Egerton University, near Nakuru, Kenya. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Orange Kenya airtime available through M-Pesa
Orange Kenya subscribers can now purchase airtime via rival network Safaricom’s mobile money transfer platform M-Pesa. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 10:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyan government advertises tender for laptops supply
The Kenyan government has moved to realise one of its key campaign pledges by advertising bids for the provision of laptops, printers and projectors for all its public schools. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 09:00 · Kamau Mbote
999 emergency lines restored
The Kenyan government has restored the emergency 999 line following a court order that commanded government agencies and telecommunications partners to have the number running in a month. → Read more
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Mon, August 5th, 07:00 · Nick Sato
IBM appoints Nicholas Nesbitt new general manager East Africa
Nicholas Nesbitt, Kencall founder and former chief executive (CEO), has been named IBM country general manager for East Africa. → Read more
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Sat, August 3rd, 13:00 · Nick Sato
Kenyans to pay more on mobile, ATM and bank transfers with new tax
Kenyans are expected to pay more in their money transactions, including mobile, ATM and bank transfers, following amendments introduced by the Finance Act of 2013 Of Kenya. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 20:00 · Kamau Mbote
Phase one of Safaricom’s city fibre project to be finished by November
Safaricom will complete phase one of its city fibre project by the end of the year, made up of 600km of laid fibre in Nairobi. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Konza investors to be exempt from income tax for 10 years
The Kenyan government has published the draft version of its bill supporting its technology city project, Konza, which includes a range of incentives for potential investors. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 15:30 · Nick Sato
OLX Kenya cautions users over rising cases of fraud on its platform
Classifieds site OLX Kenya has cautioned its users to be cautious when purchasing goods via their platform due to rising cases of fraud. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 13:30 · Nick Sato
CCK adds 10 new digital broadcasting licensees
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has issued 10 new temporary station licenses, leading to increased competition for pay-TV services. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 11:00 · Kamau Mbote
Salaries and dividends to be paid through M-Pesa
Large sums of money, such as salaries and dividends, can now be paid using mobile money after Barclays Bank of Kenya and Safaricom formed a new partnership. → Read more
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Fri, August 2nd, 07:00 · Nick Sato
Vodafone and Safaricom partner to provide business enterprise solutions
Multinational companies in Kenya will be able to take advantage of business enterprise solutions across the continent following collaboration between Vodafone and Safaricom, creating an East African hub. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 10:04 · Nick Sato
Paynet partners with MasterCard Kenya to drive local migration to EMV cards
MasterCard Kenya has signed a deal with regional card processor Paynet Group to partner in a local initiative dubbed “The great migration to EMV chip” which is geared towards encouraging the switch from magnetic strip to EMV cards. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 09:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Africa’s tech revolution a big gain for new sites – Ian Isherwood
Ian Isherwood, founder of Kenya’s first online dating site DateMe Kenya, has lauded the ongoing tech revolution in Africa saying that there are many possibilities for people with websites. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 09:02 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta University to create entrepreneurs, not jobseekers
Kenyatta University (KU) has launched its Innovation and Incubation Centre, aiming to give Kenyans an opportunity to transform their dreams into business enterprises. → Read more
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Thu, August 1st, 07:57 · Nick Sato
Kenyan banks to clear cheques in a day after systems upgrade
A new clearing system has been adopted by all Kenya’s commercial banks, allowing cheques to be cleared and the money accessed within one day. → Read more
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