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Thu, May 30th, 07:32 · Kamau Mbote

Olivine Technology wins Connected Kenya Innovation Awards

Small and medium sized enterprise (SME) software creator Olivine has won the annual Connected Kenya Innovation Awards. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 13:36 · Kamau Mbote

Government data can increase drug efficiency – Ndemo

Lack of statistics on prevalence of diseases and their distribution in various parts of Kenya cause too much wastage in some areas and a shortage in others. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 13:15 · Brandon Gregory

Eneza’s “ask a teacher” feature to go live in fortnight

Toni Maraviglia, co-founder of Kenyan feature phone education app Eneza, says its latest feature should go live in two weeks, while an Android version is currently under construction for smartphones. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 11:12 · Susan Mwenesi

Epson expands product distribution network

Epson is recruiting more resellers in its continued efforts to increase its business footprint in East Africa as well as bringing its products and services closer to customers. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 11:12 · Nick Sato

Kenya’s mobile money transfers hit US$5 billion dollars in first quarter

A Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) report has shown mobile phone based transactions across all networks reached KSh425 billion (US$5Billion) in the first three months of 2013, but value dropped month on month. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 10:39 · Kamau Mbote

Lack of legislation hampering access to information in Africa

Lack of relevant legislation and political will is the biggest hindrance to access to government data by the media and the private sector. → Read more
Wed, May 29th, 09:20 · Nick Sato

East African Data Handlers launches new backup software

Kenya-based East African Data Handlers has unveiled a new application which relays data from a user's computer to the firm's centre for backup. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 15:41 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Cybercafe surveillance will do little or nothing to tackle hate speech

HumanIPO reported yesterday stakeholders in Kenya had met for a forum on national cyber security, partly geared towards tackling the increasing incidences of hate speech on social media. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 14:28 · Kamau Mbote

Licensing in Kenyan mining sector to be automated

The Kenyan government will streamline the way licenses for mining are issued to stop double issuance in various blocs, the Ministry of Mining has said. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 14:04 · Susan Mwenesi

Orange Kenya CEO commends COWU for choosing dialogue over strike

Orange Kenya’s chief executive officer (CEO) Mickael Ghossein has lauded the Communications Workers Union of Kenya (COWU) for choosing to dialogue instead of industrial action over various grievances. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 13:53 · Martin Cheruiyot

Kenyan matatu driver installs Wi-Fi network

A matatu (minibus taxi) driver in Kenya has installed a Wi-Fi network to attract more commuters, providing free internet as well as sockets to charge devices. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 13:30 · Mercy Makumi

African Virtual University holds computer science education workshop

The African Virtual University (AVU) has held a computer science and teacher education curriculum workshop, reviewing continent-wide mathematics and science teacher education and developing a new applied science computer programme. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 12:14 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan ICT Master Plan to be reviewed in line with Jubilee promises

The Kenyan government is to review the National ICT Master Plan launched early this year to harmonise it with the promises contained in the Jubilee manifesto, the ICT ministry has said. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 11:59 · Mercy Makumi

Huawei releases fifth Sustainability Report

Huawei has released its Sustainability Report for 2012, laying out its commitment to supporting stable and secure network operations in order to bridge the digital divide. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 10:38 · Nick Sato

AccessKenya appoints advisors on Dimension Data bid

Data services provider AccessKenya has hired stockbroker Kestrel Capital to advise on a valuation of the company in the face of a buyout bid from Dimension Data. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 10:17 · Nick Sato

Kenya considers cybercafe surveillance to fight cybercrime

Stakeholders in Kenya have recommended installing surveillance cameras in cybercafes as part of measures to curb cybercrime and hate speech. → Read more
Tue, May 28th, 08:45 · Kamau Mbote

Kenyan government to deploy fibre to schools and hospitals

The Kenyan government will in the coming months deploy fibre to the country’s schools, hospitals and police stations to boost internet usage and facilitate better service delivery. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 14:14 · Kamau Mbote

Sharp’s 90” Aquos LED TV now available in Kenya

Kenyan Sharp distributor Polestar has unveiled the Aquos LED television set, now available in the country for KSh2.3 million (US$27380), as Sharp looks to grow its market share in the country. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 12:37 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenya’s death and birth data to go digital

Kenya’s Civil Registrars are set to digitise their records within the next six months, in a process that will clean up civil records and remove duplicate entries. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 11:08 · Gabriella Mulligan

Internet best medium for food delivery – Yum

The internet is the best medium for ensuring quality food delivery services, given it facilitates flow of information and efficient collaboration between restaurants and delivery services, according to Jacob Lennheden, managing director of Yum. → Read more