Kenya, Page 79
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Thu, June 27th, 08:52 · Kamau Mbote
Shared satellite solution to East African digital migration – Intelsat
Delegates at the Broadcasting, Film and Music Africa (BFMA) conference in Nairobi, Kenya, have discussed today how to tackle the delays in the switch to digital broadcasting after missed deadlines and little action by governments. → Read more
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Thu, June 27th, 07:56 · Martin Cheruiyot
Senators clash over teacher crisis and laptops
Kenyan senators have clashed in parliament over the government’s response to the teachers crisis, which has run into its second week and centres around the amount of money set aside for the one laptop, one child policy. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 15:09 · Susan Mwenesi
Public service broadcasting must remain relevant in digital environment
It is important that public service broadcasting remains relevant within the new digital environment, as the June 2015 deadline for global digital migration draws near, according to chairman of the Assembly of Broadcasting Operators Wainaina Mungai. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 15:00 · Kamau Mbote
Branded content pulls on heartstrings and is the future
Branded content is the future of effective advertising, according to Launch Factory managing director Spero Patricios, who believes it is the best way to get around consumer frustration. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 14:50 · Susan Mwenesi
EA broadcasters worried digital migration deadlines will not be met
The East African Assembly of Broadcasting Operators has expressed concern that Tanzania is the country to have met its digital migration deadline. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
No slums near Konza – Matiangi
Kenya’s cabinet secretary for the Ministry of ICT Fred Matiangi has said bylaws will be introduced to prevent the development of informal settlements within ten kilometres of Konza Tech City. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 12:50 · Nick Sato
Startups must have skills balance to succeed
A panel of experts in East African entrepreneurship has emphasised the need for the main players in startups to cover a range of skills and hold business knowledge. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 12:23 · Martin Cheruiyot
Safaricom launches iCow application for farmers
Kenyan telecom Safaricom in partnership with Green Dreams Limited has officially launched mobile application platform iCow, an SMS-based programme aimed at promoting smart dairy farming. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 10:59 · Nick Sato
PIVOT East 2013 Day 2 features utility applications
Day Two of PIVOT East 2013 kicked off in earnest this morning with the developers seeking to catch the eyes of judges and investors with their startups and applications. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 10:51 · Susan Mwenesi
EACO proposes IXP points for East Africa
The East African region will soon have a common Internet Exchange Point (IXP) if a proposal by the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) is successful. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 09:33 · Kamau Mbote
Investment needed to get Kenyan film industry to its potential 14% of GDP
The Kenyan film industry is not growing to its full potential, according to the Kenya Film Commission (KFC), which put the 2009/2010 revenue figure at 3.6 per cent of GDP. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 08:49 · Kamau Mbote
Culture minister increases calls for 60 per cent local content broadcasting
Dr Hassan Wario, speaking at the opening ceremony of the Broadcast Film and Music Africa Conference (AITEC) in Nairobi, has called for local television broadcasters to shun imported soaps for local content, saying this will help the industry to grow. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 08:30 · Nick Sato
PIVOT East 2013 features education sector startups and applications
PIVOT East 2013, East Africa’s leading mobile startups competition and conference, started yesterday with entrepreneurs, investors and developers discussing how to solve African problems through innovation and technology. → Read more
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Wed, June 26th, 07:29 · Martin Cheruiyot
OPINION: Why innovation key to job creation for the youth
Kenya is a rich nation in terms of resources and manpower, but it is not creating enough jobs to fulfil the many youths in the job market. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 16:43 · Nanine Steenkamp
Operators and banks a marriage made in hell, expert says
The possibility of collaborations between banks and network operators is highly contested amongst industry players as the success of mobile money grows across Africa. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 15:48 · Susan Mwenesi
Challenges facing setting up of IXPs in East Africa
The East African Communications Organisation (EACO) is currently working on a proposal to build internet exchange points (IXPs) in the region, but there are a number of challenges standing in the way of the venture that should be urgently addressed. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 14:44 · Susan Mwenesi
EA telecoms urge regulators to stay away from roaming service
East African telecoms are urging regulators in the region not to regulate the roaming service, following concerns over the lack of transparency over the high cost to customers. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 13:06 · Mercy Makumi
Safaricom announces promotion grand winner
Safaricom has announced hairdresser Damaris Kariuki is the grand winner of the “Tetemesha na Safaricom” promotion jackpot, presenting her with a cheque for KSh10 million ($ 116,104.72) → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 10:02 · Mercy Makumi
Barclays Kenya launches mobile app
Barclays Bank of kenya has launched a mobile banking app, allowing users to manage their accounts on the go with automatic protection from fraud. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 09:34 · Susan Mwenesi
20th EACO Congress kicks off in Kenya
The 20th East African Communications Organisation (EACO) Congress kicked off in Nairobi today, expected to bring together postal, telecommunications, broadcasters and ICT regulatory bodies within the region to seek avenues for harmonisation of ICT policies and regulatory frameworks. → Read more
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