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News
South Africa’s data management firm Redstor expands to Kenya
Redstor, a leading South Africa-based cloud data management SaaS business, is expanding its operations in Kenya. This expansion comes after…
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Google 20 years on!
Google just marked its second decade! Twenty years ago, Google started with an ambitious goal to organize the world’s information…
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“Africa is the Silicon Valley of banking”, say co-founders of TagPay
The rise of fintechs might be shaking up the banking sector in developed countries, but African banks are taking full…
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Internet Society Partners with Facebook to Expand Internet Connectivity in Africa
The Internet Society is partnering with Facebook to develop Internet Exchange Points (IXP) throughout Africa. An Internet Exchange Point is…
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22.4 million smartphones shipped to Africa during second quarter of 2018
A total of 22.4 million smartphones were shipped to Africa during the second quarter of this year (Q2 2018), this…
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Samsung Electronics Wins 49 IDEA Design Awards
Samsung Electronics announced today that it won 49 IDEA Design Awards, including one Gold, six Silvers and two Bronzes, at…
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BUSINESS
LG Customer Connections for Great Experiences
Walk into any of the LG showrooms and you immediately feel the difference in the experience that makes this establishment…
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BUSINESS
Create A Logo In No Time Using LogoAi
Need a logo design right now for your online business? With the right tool, you can create a professional looking…
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Startups
List of 10 startups shortlisted for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has named the top 10 startups that will compete for its prestigious Innovation Prize for…
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Reviews
Infinix HOT S3X Unboxing and First Thoughts
Infinix is selling its latest device, the Infinix HOT S3X on its new e-commerce shop X-Mall for Ksh 17,500. The…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Data Center attains Tier 3 Design Certification
Safaricom has received Tier III Design Certification from Uptime Institute for the Thika Data Center, thus joining elite data centers…
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CYBER SECURITY
ESET East Africa receives Cyber Security Company Of The Year award
ESET East Africa has been voted the Cyber Security Company of the year at the 2018 Digital Inclusion Awards (DIA).…
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News
Nairobi Garage to host ALU and MEST Kenyan operations
The African Leadership University (ALU) and the Meltwater School of Entrepreneurial Technology (MEST) are launching their operations in Kenya. The…
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COLUMNS
Explaining the High Cost of Remittance to African Countries
The World Bank recently released a study report with findings that the cost of remitting cash to African nations is…
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Taxify rolls out new feature to help boost driver earnings
Cab-hailing app Taxify has unveiled a new feature to enable its drivers to maximize their daily earning potential. The new…
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COLUMNS
IT Leadership: These five technologies are transforming the travel experience
The whole notion of what today’s hyperconnected travellers want, and what they value, has changed. While cost, choice and convenience…
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Social Media
Grow Your Business Sales with Social Media in 2018
Social media has changed the traditional ways of marketing of the business. In 2018, again you have a chance to…
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Gadgets
Here’s how you can stream today’s Apple’s iPhone launch event
It’s Wednesday, September 12, 2018, and this is the day we expect Apple to unveil a new iPhone. Actually, we…
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News
Loon successfully sends test internet connection 1000km across seven balloons
Loon, the Alphabet company that is planning to launch balloon-powered internet connectivity in Kenya next year, has successfully sent a…
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CYBER SECURITY
IT Leadership: Preventing your network from becoming a Botnet
By Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East & Africa, Sophos Botnets are large volumes of distributed networked computers and devices that…
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Gadgets
The Infinix HOT S3X is available on X-Mall for Ksh.17,500.
The Infinix HOT S3X (Well, I wonder why Infinix decided to give this phone such a name) went on sale…
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COLUMNS
IT Leadership: IT security – oxygen or onion?
By: Mark Walker, associate vice president of Sub-Saharan Africa at International Data Corporation (IDC) Search for security on Google. The…
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BUSINESS
Internet Solutions is pilots consumption-based bandwidth service in Kenya
Internet Solutions is in the process of piloting a consumption-based billing service for its connectivity business as the demand for…
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Gadgets
OPPO F9 with VOOC integration launching this month in Kenya
OPPO’s next device in the F series, the OPPO F9 is set to launch in the country at the end…
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CYBER SECURITY
More than 40% of ICS computers were attacked in H1 2018
More than 40% of all industrial control system (ICS) computers protected by Kaspersky Lab solutions were attacked by malicious software…
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BUSINESS
Solar Energy firm Fenix International now powering 30,000 Zambian households
Leading pay-go energy company Fenix International, has reached 30,000 Zambian households just 9 months after expanding into the country. This…
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BUSINESS
Telkom Kenya has unveiled 200 new 4G sites in Nairobi
Telkom Kenya has unveiled 200 new 4G sites within Nairobi and its environs to cater for the growing demand for data. The…
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News
Google’s Art Selfie feature goes live in Kenya
Google’s Art Selfie feature has gone live in Kenya and other countries across the globe. The new tool that connects…
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Report: Africans spent more than 4 million hours reading online in 2018
African mobile users have spent more than 4 million hours reading books on their mobile phones in 2018. This is…
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BUSINESS
Logistics firm Bwala Africa closes Ksh 24 million debt financing
Kenyan logistic firm Bwala Africa Group has secured a Ksh 24m debt financing from South African-based bank CFC Stanbic to…
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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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News
Sports betting, Kobi Kihara and Riparian Land among the most Google searched items in August
Google has released top trending searches for the month of 2018. Sports betting platforms such as Sportpesa, betpawa, betika, betin…
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News
Community Networks Key to Connecting Africa, says Internet Society
As Internet access continues to grow in Africa, with over 450 million people now connected to the Internet, more than…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom announces plans to unveil new data packages
Safaricom has announced plans to unveil new data packages. According to the company, this is in line with its customer…
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COLUMNS
Willing To Avoid Higher Interest Card Rates? Opt For Low Interest Rate Credit Cards Now
Lowest form of interest rate based credit cards are often the amazing tools for those who want to reduce the…
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BUSINESS
HF Group records Ksh12.6 million in half-year profits
HF Group has posted half-year period pre-tax profit of Ksh 12.6 million for the period ending June 30, 2018, compared…
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Gadgets
The S Pen adding colour and more connectivity to the Galaxy Note 9
From when it was first introduced in 2011, the S Pen has gone ahead to become an iconic feature of…
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News
Nopia Ride, the first ever full-electric cab hailing service now in Kenya
Nopia Ride, the first ever full electric mobility service in East Africa has launched its cab services in Kenya by Finnish…
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LG unveils its first B2B business innovation center in Nairobi
LG Electronics has today launched its first LG B2B showroom in Nairobi to give business owners, integrators, and contractors a…
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COLUMNS
Has anyone thought about what happens after all the devices are connected to IoT?
By: Mandla Mbonambi, CEO of Africonology Is your business driving change or being driven by it? This is the question…
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Startups
List of 30 Startups finalists shortlisted for DEMO Africa 2018
Three Kenyan startups are among the thirty African startups finalists shortlisted for DEMO Africa 2018. The startups, CLoud9XP, Sote and Zipora…
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BUSINESS
Use of drones in the Shipping sector set to take-off
This year saw the first successful ocean rescue of two swimmers in rough seas in Australia by drone. A number…
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BUSINESS
HFC calling on local developers to help improve its HF Whizz app
HFC Group is calling on local developers to create complementary apps that would enhance its new HF Whizz app which…
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BUSINESS
M-Pesa puts Safaricom on Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List of Companies
Safaricom has been recognized in Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List of Companies for its efforts in tackling society…
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Google Search now gives Swahili users more detailed results of things they care about
Google Search has now made it possible for Swahili users to get more intelligent and contextualized results of people, things,…
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Apps
Apps that are changing the face of tourism in Dubai
It goes without say that technology is changing how we do things and tourism has not been left behind. In…
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Gadgets
Nokia 2.1 starts selling in Kenya at KES 11,500
HMD Global has announced that the availability of the new Nokia 2.1 in Kenya starting today. The device will be…
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COLUMNS
Africa Rising: How millennials and entrepreneurship are driving the African economy
By Clemens Weitz, CEO: ROAM (Ringier One Africa Media) In recent months, Africa has seen several big announcements of international…
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News
LG OLED TVs and other diverse portfolio of products
If you have been a keen follower of LG Electronics you will agree with me that the company has been…
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BUSINESS
DCI George Kinoti says efforts to fight SIM swap fraud on course
The Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti has assured the public that the fight against Sim Swap fraud is on…
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What can уоu do in саѕе уоu ассіdеntаllу dеlеtеd an іmроrtаnt file? Hоw do уоu rесоvеr a photo or a…
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Gadgets
Galaxy Note 9 Pre-orders now open in Kenya
Samsung Electronics has announced that it is now taking the Galaxy Note 9 Pre-orders in Kenya. The company says the first 500…
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How YouTube is helping reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship
We live in a fast-paced century. Half the time at work is spent keeping up with and adapting to new…
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LATEST DEALS
Jumia Back to School campaign offering up to 60% discount
It’s that time of the year when KCPE and KCSE candidates are preparing to sit for their final exams. In…
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CYBER SECURITY
Shippers get serious about Cyber Threat
Major attacks like the NotPetya malware incident have been a wake-up call for the shipping sector, creating a renewed urgency…
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Blockchain
Russia is hosting the Blockchain Life 2018 conference in November
Industry leaders will from 7th to 8th November gather in St. Petersburg, Russia for Blockchain Life 2018 Conference – The…
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Startups
Kenyan AgriTech Startups can now apply for the MTFC Innov8Agric Challenge
Kenyan and other African startups in the Agriculture sector have been asked to apply for this year’s edition MTFC Innov8Agric Challenge.…
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Gadgets
The Galaxy Note 9 is here: Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Its official, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was finally unveiled to the world on Thursday. The phone was unveiled at…
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BUSINESS
The NASCO 40-Inch LED TV is coming to Jumia
The NASCO 40-Inch LED TV With Integrated Decoder is coming to Jumia. NASCO might not a very common brand locally…
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News
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Launches US$10 Million Africa Entrepreneur Prize
Alibaba Group founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma has launched a $10 million ‘Netpreneur’ Prize for African entrepreneurs. He made…
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COLUMNS
Six cool Google Maps tricks that will make your life easier
If you are a frequent Google Maps user, you’ve probably already figured out many of its features beyond the basic…
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Gadgets
Galaxy J8 Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung has announced the addition of another device to its 2018 J series, the Galaxy J8. The introduction of the…
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New Appointments
DPO Group names Lourens Brink as new Chief Financial Officer
African payment service provider DPO Group has named Lourens Brink as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective August 1, 2018.…
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News
Greek firm introduces recovery software for Kenya’s banking sector
Greek financial solutions software firm Relational has launched a new solution, AroTRON Collections & Recoveries, targeted at Kenya’s banking industry.…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank lowers lending rates to 13 percent
Equity Bank has lowered the interest rate charged on loans to a maximum of 13 percent p. a with effect…
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24BIt
24Bit Episode 11: Are Tablets Dead?
Worldwide tablet shipments declined 11.8% to 31.6 million in 1Q18 (5.1% below forecast). The forecast for the remainder of the…
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News
Infinix is Teasing The Infinix HOT S3X, And It Comes With a Notch
Infinix Mobile is teasing its next device of 2018, and it’s calling it the Infinix HOT S3X. Little is being…
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News
mSurvey, Safaricom partner to enable merchants collect customer feedback via Lipa Na M-Pesa
Kenyan SaaS Mobile Consumer Feedback Company mSurvey has announced a new partnership with Safaricom’s M-Pesa. The partnership, announced today, will…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi 6A Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is coming to Jumia. The device was launched back in June in Beijing China and is…
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News
Croatia President and Lunar eclipse among top trending Google searches in July
Google has released top trending Google search trends for the month of July 2018 in Kenya. The World Cup dominated…
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BUSINESS
Betting industry emerging as a major player in the mobile money industry
Kenyans transacted over Kes.960 billion through mobile money in the first three months of 2018. This is according to data…
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News
Invest in Africa Now! : eLearning Africa conference set for 26-28 September in Kigali
“From the perspectives of both learning and private sector development, it is time for Africa to leapfrog to technology for…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy J6 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy J6 was among the devices Samsung launched in Kenya in June this year. The device was launched…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos introduces Sophos Intercept X for Server To Protect Businesses Against Cyber Threats
Sophos has today announced Sophos Intercept X for Server, its next-generation server protection with predictive deep learning technology that provides…
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Gadgets
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) specifications, price and availability in Kenya
The Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 was launched early this month in the country. The device is a budget smartphone targeted…
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LATEST DEALS
Deal: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional for only $12.6 with free shipping!
Microsoft Window 10 is the latest operating system combines the strengths of Windows 8 and the popular Windows 7 skillfully.…
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New Appointments
World Bank Appoints Mr. Felipe Jaramillo New Country Director for Kenya
Mr. Felipe Jaramillo has been appointed as the new World Bank Country Director for Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, effective…
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New Appointments
Equity Appoints Mary Wangari Wamae as Group Executive Director
Equity Group Holdings has appointed its long-serving Group Director of Strategy, Legal Services and Company Secretary Mrs. Mary Wangari Wamae…
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New Appointments
Liquid Telecom names Ahmad Mokhles as its Group Chief Operating Officer
Liquid Telecom has announced the appointment of Ahmad Mokhles as its Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), a new position within…
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Startups
Why Startups Cannot Ignore Digital Marketing
The universe is now digitalized and its benefits can’t be ignored. Digital advertising is an inventive technique and it is…
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CYBER SECURITY
Something Phishy: How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams
By Harish Chib, VP MEA Sophos. Phishing is one of the most common attack vectors for hackers who exploit end-user behavior…
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COLUMNS
The dream of connected homes could yet be closer for emerging markets
By Charles Kimari For the past several years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has remained the industry’s biggest buzzword for…
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News
Myriad Connect Solutions launches in Kenya to combat mobile transaction fraud
Mobile technology solutions company Myriad Connect Solutions has launched in Kenya to combat digital transaction fraud. Unveiled yesterday, the company…
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COLUMNS
Five essential steps to close the cloud skills gap in Kenya
By Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle The ability to find…
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BUSINESS
8 Common Mistakes That You Need to Avoid as a New Entrepreneur
Everyone makes mistakes and it goes without saying that a major part of establishing a startup business is all about…
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News
Internet Solutions launches CloudWAN services in East Africa
Internet Solutions Kenya has announced the launch of CloudWAN, its first virtual software defined wide area network (SDWAN) solution for…
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New Appointments
Hafez Ghanem Takes Over as World Bank’s Vice President for Africa
The World Bank has appointed Hafez Ghanem as the new World Bank Vice President for Africa, effective July 1. A development…
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Blockchain
Treasury Given Two Weeks Parliament Notice to Decide Fate of Cryptocurrencies in Kenya
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich on Tuesday addressed the national assembly on the existence of cryptocurrencies in Kenya particularly…
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BUSINESS
Own a Small Business? Here Are the Benefits of Branding to Reach Out to Your Customers
Businesses big or small need branding. Just because you have a small set up, do not assume that managing the…
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LATEST DEALS
Kilimall 4th Anniversary 2018 smartphone deals you should check out now
E-commerce site Kilimall is celebrating its Kilimall 4th Anniversary 2018 and the company has lined out a number of activities,…
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BUSINESS
Quick Tips to Reduce Overhead Expenses of Your Business
Overhead expenses or inflation is a concerning thing for every business, and it does not matter whether your business is…
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News
Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition kicks off at KICC
The inaugural Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition, has kicked off today at the KICC. Over 160…
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News
Liquid Telecom named Microsoft Gold Partner for cloud productivity
Liquid Telecom has been named a Gold Partner for Cloud Productivity in Microsoft’s Partner Network programme, a prestigious accreditation achieved only…
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Startups
Data Management Tips for Startup Businesses and the Tools You Need
DAM has been referred to as Data Asset Management, which is responsible for organizing creative as well as visual resources…
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COLUMNS
Internet of Things: Pandora’s Box or enterprise enabler?
By: George Kalebaila, Research Director for telecommunications, media, and Internet of Things (IoT) at International Data Corporation (IDC). The enterprise…
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News
World Cup 2018, Kanze Dena Among List of Trending Kenyan Google Searches in June
In the month of June, Kenyans principally searched for information on the FIFA World Cup 2018, according to the top…
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COLUMNS
How ROAM is Revolutionising Africa’s Online Marketplace
By Clemens Weitz, CEO of ROAM To anyone who lives and works in today’s rapidly-digitizing world, it won’t come as…
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COLUMNS
Leveraging Technology to eliminate Intermediaries in the supply chain, driving efficiencies and reducing costs
By Priscilla Muhiu, Head of Marketing, Sendy According to a survey by Brandshop in 2016, 90% of US consumers prefer to…
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Blockchain
Global Halal platform HalalGuide is now using Apla’s proprietary blockchain technology
Apla, a developer of blockchain protocol for building government and enterprise platforms,has announced a partnership with HalalGuide, a comprehensive ecosystem…
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News
LG is leading the way to a brighter future for renewable energy
As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, solar power remains the ultimate renewable energy source. Solar power…
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News
Inaugural Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition set for July
More than 160 secondary school students to expected to participate in the country’s first Science and Technology exhibition set to…
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