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Fri, May 17th, 08:48 · Mercy Makumi

Nokia launches Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 in Kenya

Nokia has launched the new Windows 8-powered Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 in Kenya, expressing a desire to tap into the high demand for smartphones in the region. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 14:21 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenya unchartered waters for online game developers

Kenya is not fully exploiting its potential as far as online game development is concerned, making users completely dependent on game developers from other countries. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 13:02 · Kamau Mbote

88mph to host Google I/O day in Kenya

88mph will today screen the Google I/O conference at an event bringing together stakeholders from the ICT sector, media and Google representatives. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 12:28 · Nanine Steenkamp

88mph to send entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley

Kenya-based startup accelerator 88mph will be sending one startup to Silicon Valley in July to participate in the Blackbox Connect Summer in the United States (US). → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 11:02 · Martin Cheruiyot

New technology for solving security challenges

A Kenyan startup has launched UsalamaPIN, software that can protect up to 90 per cent of an individual’s account value in the case of ATM fraud. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 10:06 · Kamau Mbote

GSMA opens Africa office

The association says the decision to open a point of presence in the African continent was informed by the fact the region is now more vibrant than other regions and a critical market for the mobile industry. According to the director general Anne Bouverot the sector also holds huge potential in tackling unemployment in the […] → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 08:30 · Mercy Makumi

Kenya’s APA taps into mobile phone services

APA Insurance in conjunction with Rapid Communications and AAR Credit Services has launched a mobile-based service dubbed ‘APA Kopa Bima’, allowing customers to make premium payments in monthly installments. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 08:13 · Susan Mwenesi

Smartphone-based information portal for rural Kenya

Rural Kenyans are now able to access data of various institutions in the fields of agriculture, health and education by sending a text to a smartphone-based data management system application. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 15:59 · Mercy Makumi

Kenyan ICT cabinet secretary sworn in

ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi was today sworn into office, together with fourteen other cabinet secretaries nominated by president Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto in April. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 15:49 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenyan innovation still hindered – expert

Kenya has the potential to make great strides in innovation if it can tackle problems holding the country back, according to Evans Baiya, an innovation strategist at Evastrategists. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 13:56 · Kamau Mbote

Alai charged over Tweet

Controversial blogger Robert Alai has been charged in a Nairobi court for posting an annoying tweet regarding Siaya governor aspirant William Oduol. → Read more
Wed, May 15th, 08:27 · Martin Cheruiyot

New online system for reporting drug safety issues

The Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board has developed an electronic reporting system which can be used on desktop computers for faster tracking of adverse drug effects. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 13:55 · Martin Cheruiyot

Safaricom’s fibre network to reach 40% of Nairobi

Following the release Kenyan network giant Safaricom’s impressive 2012/13 financial results, the company moved to outline their strategy moving forward. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 12:48 · Martin Cheruiyot

Social media easing Al-Shabaab recruitment

Hussein Owliyo, Somali ambassador to Senegal, has warned young people in Somalia and Kenya of the dangers of being targeted on social networks by the militant Al Shabaab. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 11:14 · Richard Cutcher

Safaricom posts huge growth in end of year results

Kenya’s biggest network operator Safaricom has posted a pre-tax profit increase to KSh25.5 billion (US$304 million) for 2012/13, an increase of 47 per cent compared to the 2011/12 financial year. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 09:35 · Kamau Mbote

Airtel introduces new promotion for data and SMS

Airtel Kenya has launched a new Airtel Tosha promotion that enables customers to access SMS and data at lower subscription rates and to fit individuals’ needs. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 15:37 · Mercy Makumi

Kenya Red Cross Society appoints Huawei as communications partner

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and Huawei, signed a deal today making the Chinese technology leader its strategic communications partner. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 12:25 · Kamau Mbote

LG launches TV for hospitality industry

LG launched a fully digital television set with the hope of attracting corporate clients in the hospitality industry in Kenya, this morning. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 11:18 · Richard Cutcher

Startups invited to apply for 88mph’s second Nairobi programme

African accelerator 88mph is accepting applications for its next three month programme in Nairobi, Kenya, with investments of up to US$100,000 available. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 09:56 · Susan Mwenesi

Horticulture farming goes digital in Kenya

The amount of paperwork needed to be carried out by horticulture farmers is set to be cut down after the launch of a new mobile based agricultural software. → Read more