Kenya, Page 70
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Wed, July 31st, 15:15 · Kamau Mbote
COFEK and ICPC criticise Kenyatta’s private Safaricom and Airtel case
A suit by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s International Criminal Court (ICC) lawyer Steven Kay has sparked reactions from various lobby groups including the International Center for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) believe the attempt to lock out the media and public of proceedings is a bid to discredit the ICC and victims. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 15:08 · Nick Sato
CCK slashes mobile termination call rates
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has slashed the mobile calling tariff by 20 per cent after a gruesome price war among the Kenyan network operators. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 14:33 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s new dating site prioritises safety
Vetting new members and guaranteeing user safety are among the driving forces behind DateMe Kenya, which launched at the weekend. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 13:56 · Kamau Mbote
CCK on brink of extinction
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) may be replaced with a new regulator should the Kenya Information and Communication Amendment Act 2013 go through in its present form following its tabling on Monday. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 10:32 · Nanine Steenkamp
Kenyan mobile subscribers drop almost one million
Kenyan mobile subscriptions decreased significantly following the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards, a Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) report has revealed. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 10:23 · Nick Sato
LG unveils Digital Signage Broadcasting and pocket photo mobile printer for Kenya
LG Electronics East Africa unveiled two products for the Kenyan market today, in a bid to take advantage of digital migration and increasing demand for smartphone accessories. → Read more
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Wed, July 31st, 09:18 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom named among world’s top 10 Facebook brands
Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has been ranked to have the sixth best Facebook brand in the world by Social Bakers. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 14:03 · Kamau Mbote
Postal Corporation launches Posta Pesa payment gateway
The Postal Corporation of Kenya’s newest e-payment gateway can become the primary payment in the system in the country and boost e-commerce, according to Fred Matiangi, cabinet secretary for information, communication and technology. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 13:03 · Nick Sato
EACR to kick off $23 million e-waste recycling next month in Kenya
Kenya’s e-waste disposal problems are set to be addressed with UK-based East African Compliance Recycling Company (EACR) set to launch a production plant in Nairobi in which it will facilitate the buying of wasted electronic appliances from next month. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 11:59 · Kamau Mbote
DStv partners with cricket East African to showcase live matches
SuperSport will be broadcasting the East African Cricket Competitions set for August after DStv announced the partnership. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
COFEK returns to court on digital migration case
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has instructed its lawyers to file a new application that will rescind their earlier decision to withdraw their case seeking to delay the digital migration. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:05 · Nick Sato
Airtel Money joins forces with Kenya’s Equity Bank
Equity Bank and Airtel Kenya have partnered to offer m-commerce solutions to their customers through Airtel Money. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:01 · Nick Sato
Safaricom launches KSh10 daily subscription product for social networking
Kenya’s Safaricom has launched a new subscription internet bundle allowing subscribers access to Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook for KSh10 a day. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 09:56 · Nick Sato
Equity Bank attributes innovation and technology for boost on first half year 2013 profit
Kenya’s largest bank Equity Bank has attributed the rise on its half year profits to the use of innovations and technology. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 07:57 · Kamau Mbote
Kenyatta lawyers want confidential Safaricom and Airtel hearing
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legal representative at the International Criminal Court, Steven Kay, has gone to Kenya’s high court seeking a confidential hearing in a case concerning information on Kenyan networks Safaricom and Airtel. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 07:32 · Susan Mwenesi
Proper management key to startup success – Julius Tago
Startups in Kenya can only grow and move to the next level if their founders put in place proper management mechanisms, according to Julius Tago, founder of software company Joe Soft. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 15:20 · Nick Sato
Safaricom unhappy with CCK’s early license demand
Kenya’s leading network operator Safaricom are biding its time over how to react to the Communications Commission of Kenya’s (CCK) attack on its service quality as preparations are made for the renewal of their 10 year license. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 14:15 · Susan Mwenesi
US calls on East Africans to participate in Nairobi TechCamp
The United States’ State Department, through its Office of eDiplomacy, is calling upon all technologists living in East Africa passionate about the “Tech-For-Social-Good” concept to participate in its TechCamp to be held in Nairobi in early September. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:30 · Kamau Mbote
OPINION: Why smartphones, tablets threaten the African culture
African culture is symbolised by communal practices and activities ranging from extended families, communal lands, age sets and age groups to mention just a few. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 12:43 · Susan Mwenesi
Competition among Kenyan startups resulting in quality output
Kenya’s growing technology scene is reaping the benefits of competition among startups according to Dunstan Machoka, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nairobi-based BTI Millman. → Read more
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