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Facebook Launches Programme To Meet Digital Literacy Needs Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has today launched a new digital literacy programme designed to equip young people across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital skills…
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Huawei donates computers to support the Digital Literacy Programme
Huawei Technologies has partnered with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority to set up a computer lab at Kwale…
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First batch of Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) devices to be rolled out this week
Primary schools from across the country are set to start receiving the first batch of Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) devices…
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Four primary schools get Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) devices
The Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) has delivered and installed devices to an initial four (4) primary schools in different parts…
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CS Joe Mucheru unveils devices for the Digital Literacy Programme
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has today unveiled the devices that will be used by primary teachers and pupils in…
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Safaricom, Government and Vodafone Launch Ksh.240m Digital Skills Program
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom through its charity arm, the Safaricom Foundation, has partnered with the government and Vodafone Foundation to…
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Visa, USAID Big Plan to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Systems
Multinational payment card services corporation, Visa, has announced a joint partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)…
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British High Commission announces Sh390 million funding for digital access in Busia, Mandera
The British High Commission has announced a Sh390 million in funding for ‘Strengthening Digital Communities’ in Busia and Mandera counties.…
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Women’s involvement accelerates digital learning access to 250,000 learners in Kenya
Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world, have historically faced barriers to accessing education and technology, but…
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ICT Authority opens applications for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme
The ICT Authority has opened applications for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (Digitalent) for the year 2023/24 (Cohort VIII). 400…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Will the updated National Digital Masterplan accelerate digital transformation in Kenya?
In April 2022, Kenya’s Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs marked a significant step in the country’s journey towards…
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Government to establish citizen digital literacy training hubs across the country
The government has announced plans to establish 1450 Village digital hubs for citizen digital literacy training, film production and public…
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Government launches the Digital Masterplan 2022-2032 at Connected Kenya Summit
ICT CS Joe Mucheru has today launched Kenya’s Digital Masterplan 2022-2032 at the ongoing Connected Summit 2022 in Diani, Kwale…
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Future Ni Digital Initiative aims to equip local MSMEs owners with digital skills
Microsoft recently unveiled a new initiative to prepare Kenyan small businesses to adapt to the new normal. Dubbed Future Ni…
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Unilever’s Sunlight Unveils A Five-Year Programme To Support Women Entrepreneurs
Unilever’s Sunlight, has announced a five-year programme to support women in business. Dubbed ‘Sunlight Women of More’, selected women entrepreneurs…
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[Column] Leo Chen: Bridging the digital gap- why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity
Over the past year or so, digital transformation accelerated at an unprecedented rate in societies around the world. Whether we…
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ICT Authority and Huawei begin recruitment of fifth cohort of DigiTalents
The ICT Authority has announced that it has begun recruitment for its fifth cohort of DigiTalents. The authority will work…
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Pupils from Kibera Sub-County to benefit from Burhani Engineer’s computer programme
Pupils from Kibera Sub-County government are set to benefit from Computer systems and Engineering power classes. This is after the…
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Mwalimu Digital Program to provide teachers with computers at low interest loans
Mwalimu National Sacco has launched a new initiative to digitize and improve service delivery in the country’s education sector. Dubbed…
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Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative In Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya aimed at training 1 million people in AI…
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Community networks in Kenya most effective in fostering inclusion for people with disabilities
Community networks are the best driving force in bridging the digital divide, particularly achieving digital inclusion, especially for Persons With…
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Meta Unveils Llama Impact Grants, Innovation Awards Winners
Meta has announced the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants and the Llama Impact Innovation Awards. Launched in October…
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[South Africa] Zandile Mkwanazi hacks the gender divide in tech
Zandile Mkwanazi may have established her non-profit, GirlCode, somewhat by chance, but it was her innate drive to see more…
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Omanyala is Team Visa’s Newest Global Brand Ambassador
The Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are set to happen in Paris and if you’re a sports enthusiast you…
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[Interview] Canon’s Somesh Adukia on the company’s investment and plans for Africa
In this lengthy interview, TechTrends Media sits down with Somesh Adukia, the Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa to…
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Meta Announces New Initiatives to Curb Misinformation Ahead of August Elections in Kenya
Social media companies are taking a keen interest in the forthcoming general elections in Kenya. The companies are putting in…
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Government unveils first coding syllabus for primary and secondary schools in Kenya
The Kenyan government through the Ministry of ICT has officially unveiled the coding and computer programming syllabus for public schools…
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Meta outlines steps to promote elections integrity during the Kenya 2022 elections
Meta has today outlined some of the work it’s been undertaking to promote election integrity for the Kenya elections on…
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ICT Authority to host 11th edition of Connected Kenya Summit in Diani
ICT Authority (ICTA) will be hosting the 11th edition of the Connected Kenya Summit from 11th-14th April 2022 in Diani,…
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Gearbox and EU Launch Engineering Scholarship Program for Kenyan Students, Here’s how to apply
Innovation has been described as a new driver for growth in Africa. Across the continent, Africans are faced with numerous…
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Absa Bank to establish 66 computer labs in schools across Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has kicked off a digital literacy enhancement programme targeting to establish 66 computer labs in schools across…
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Britam and fintech app KOA partner to enable Kenyans access low risk investment opportunities
Britam Asset Managers and Kenya-based fintech startup KOA, have today announced a partnership to offer customers access to low risk investment opportunities. This…
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Equity Group Records Strong Quarter One Results
Equity Group has returned strong quarter one results in a challenging environment amidst the multi-faceted Covid-19 crisis of health, economic…
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These are the 25 African tech startups that have qualified for Seedstars 2020 regional competition
25 African tech startups have qualified for the Seedstars World Competition 2020. The startups are among the 94 from emerging…
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[Column] Technological disruption looming for Africa’s data network market
Sometimes a disruptive technology can loiter for a while, before it changes everything. Yet change it will bring, because nothing…
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African Development Bank and Microsoft launch all-female coding training in five African countries
The African Development Bank and Microsoft have announced the launch of an all-female coding training in five African countries –…
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80% of women in low- and middle-income countries are now mobile owner, GSMA Report
80 per cent of women in low- and middle-income countries are now mobile owners. This is according to the GSMA’s…
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Kenya is hosting first Google Web Rangers Africa Summit
Google Kenya is hosting the first Web Rangers summit in Africa aimed at spreading awareness about internet safety and promoting…
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ITU, UN Women celebrate the power of technology to transform women’s lives everywhere
Seven outstanding individuals and organizations leading pioneering projects and advocacy linked to harnessing the power of information and communication technologies…
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Wananchi Group inks exclusive deal with The County Government of Nairobi to provide free internet for schools
Wananchi Group, The Kenya Education Network and The County Government of Nairobi have today embarked on a long term…
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