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Wed, January 30th 2013, 05:06 · Tefo Mohapi

Third edition of Mobile Web East Africa returns to Nairobi in February

The third edition of Mobile Web East Africa 2013, dubbed “the most progressive and interactive mobile industry events in Sub-Saharan Africa”, returns to Nairobi on February 19-21, and promises a more “international feel”. → Read more
Fri, January 25th 2013, 09:31 · Kamau Mbote

Microsoft sensitizes developers on free tools

Microsoft has unveiled a group of eight expert ‘evangelists’ called the Africa Apps team to sensitize tech developers on available opportunities. → Read more
Thu, January 24th 2013, 14:00 · Elly Okutoyi

Google Chairman praises Nairobi as Africa’s tech hub

Google’s Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has presented a summary of his Africa trip in which he said Kenya’s capital Nairobi was “a serious tech hub and may become the African leader”. → Read more
Fri, January 11th 2013, 09:42 · Elly Okutoyi

Report: How the poor in Kenya use mobile phones

Kenyans living on less than US$2.50 a day, or at the bottom of the pyramid (BoP), often forgo an expenditure to afford mobile phone credit, according to a new survey. → Read more
Mon, December 24th 2012, 07:43 · Elly Okutoyi

2012 Kenyan Tech Scene review: Tech/Incubation hubs

This year has seen a number of ICT incubation hubs and international investors set up base in Kenya, with Nairobi in particular catching the eye of the likes of IBM and private seed fund 88mph, just the latest entrants into the rapidly growing Kenyan tech scene. → Read more
Mon, December 17th 2012, 07:05 · Tom Jackson

Tech innovations driving growth in Africa, says report

Innovations in information communication technology (ICT) are driving entrepreneurship and economic growth in Africa, according to a report by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). → Read more
Mon, December 10th 2012, 07:39 · Vincent Matinde

High data cost slows Internet penetration in Kenya and Ghana

The cost of data hampers the growth of Internet penetration in Kenya and Ghana, a new study shows. → Read more
Wed, November 28th 2012, 13:37 · Tom Jackson

Kenya National ICT Master Plan launch postponed

The launch of Kenya’s National ICT Master Plan, detailing how Kenya intends to position itself as a leader in ICT investment and innovation by 2017, has been postponed with only a day to go. → Read more
Wed, November 21st 2012, 12:12 · Elly Okutoyi

Kenya to launch National ICT Master Plan

Kenya is set to launch its National ICT Master plan, detailing how Kenya can be positioned as a leader in ICT investment and innovation by the year 2017. → Read more
Mon, November 19th 2012, 12:53 · Paul Adepoju

Ghana to unveil first technology hub

A partnership involving Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), telecom Vodafone and technology outfit mFriday aims to launch Ghana’s first technology hub. → Read more
Thu, November 15th 2012, 11:28 · Nanine Steenkamp

Africa’s hope lies in creative innovation, says Marlon Parker

African creativity points to a hopeful future for technological advances, according to the founder of a global social enterprise community. → Read more
Wed, November 14th 2012, 08:16 · Vincent Matinde

Mobile technology spurring Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy, GSMA

A new GSMA Report released yesterday hails Africa’s mobile technology as one of the catalysts for economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
Fri, October 19th 2012, 08:08 · HumanIPO

Guest Post: Success or failure, it’s a question of funding

Joel Macharia is a Kenyan entrepreneur and Editor in Chief and CEO at Pesatalk.com. He is an avid reader and lover of all things finance and a self declared Kindle advocate. → Read more
Tue, October 16th 2012, 13:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 17-28 October

Africa's self professed 'Silicon Savannah' is amassing enough resources to put up an ICT powerhouse capable of changing lives in the continent. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria in a week. → Read more
Tue, October 9th 2012, 12:36 · Vincent Matinde

Women in Tech: Missing in Action

Women’s participation is evident in all major sectors of the economy except in technology, where they are still very much in the minority, with reports showing that many shy away from applied sciences and instead opt for careers in public relations or administration. → Read more
Fri, September 28th 2012, 16:00 · Gythan Munga

Upcoming African Startup Events, 1-7 October

To take full advantage of their potential entrepreneurs must attract like minded people in their industry. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming technology events in Kenya and South Africa in a week. → Read more
Tue, September 25th 2012, 20:10 · HumanIPO

Q&A: Muthuri Kinyamu, Founder/Business Director, Social Edge Africa

Most businesses are now taking social media seriously, with a report by U.S.-based small-business accelerator Manta showing that the majority of them claim it helps them find and stay connected to their clients. → Read more
Tue, September 25th 2012, 16:49 · Dan Sudi

Kenya’s Creative Web Workshop kicks off tomorrow

Kenya will tomorrow host the second edition of Creative Web Workshop aimed at discussing how businesses and organisations can manage their online applications. → Read more
Tue, September 25th 2012, 10:45 · Tefo Mohapi

Google launches umbrella programme for startups

Search giant Google has announced the launch of an umbrella programme called Google for Entrepreneurs, drawing together its programmes and partnerships supporting startups and entrepreneurs across the globe. → Read more
Wed, September 19th 2012, 20:29 · HumanIPO

SocialPRO to help universities in Kenya adopt social media use for info-sharing

SocialPRO Clubs, an initiative by Nairobi-based firm Social Edge Africa, are promising to help universities and students tap into social media for knowledge and contact sharing. → Read more