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Teamwork, IOT Technology Lead to Real-World Smart Building Success
With approximately 47,000 buildings in Manhattan alone, it’s easy to contemplate how smart building solutions—a combination of elements including Building…
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The Netherlands funds USD 2.2 million projects in Kenya to enhance IT and agricultural exports
Two new projects totalling USD 2.2 million launched in Nairobi, Kenya, this week by the International Trade Centre (ITC) aim…
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Ghana becomes fifth country to get Internet.org application from Facebook
Ghana has become the fifth country globally to receive the internet.org application. According to an update by Mark Zuckerberg, Founder…
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Uber is finally in Kenya, promises users a seamless, efficient and safe ride
After much speculation Uber, the international smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders to drivers, has launched in Nairobi, Kenya this…
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BUSINESS
Tigo subscribers to enjoy 36m music tracks on their smartphones
Tigo, Tanzania’s leading innovative telecommunication company has announced the launch of Tigo Music through a partnership with Deezer, the international music…
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Former Apple CEO Smartphone Brand Obi to launch in Kenya by March
Obi Mobiles, the new smartphone brand co-founded by veteran marketer and former Apple CEO John Sculley, is set to be…
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Colombia becomes the first Latin America country to access Internet.org app
After internet org was launched in Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya, Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has launched the free…
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Safaricom subscribers to receive calls for free while roaming in Uganda
Safaricom has discounted roaming rates for roaming calls made in Uganda following the adoption of the One Network Area initiative…
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Startups
Dr. Ndemo and German Scholar create Kenya’s first management Book with focus on Start-ups
Dr. Bitange Ndemo and Tim Weiss a German Scholar, have come together to work on a book that seeks to…
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Orange patners with USAID to help boost mHealth innovations across Africa
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and global telecommunications operator Orange have announced a new alliance to develop innovations in…
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SAP Skills for Africa gains wider appeal among recent graduates
A total of 63 recent graduates were presented with SAP Certification at a graduation ceremony held at the University of…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank lines up Vijana na Equity programme to nurture youthful entrepreneurs in the creative space
Equity Bank Kenya has launched a dedicated online campaign to provide support for youthful entrepreneurs aspiring to make their mark…
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High Court to rule on thin SIM in January
The High Court will determine in January whether a mobile operator associated with Equity Bank should roll out the thin…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-Pesa ranked top In Cashless Transactions
With less than a year after it was introduced, Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-PESA has been ranked as the most preferred…
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Gadgets
Sony developing an e-paper smartwatch
Sony is developing a watch that uses electronic paper as a display, a spokesman said Friday. No other details about…
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TRACE patners with Mahindra Comviva as technology partner for TRACE Music Stars
TRACE TV has partnered with Mahindra Comviva as their technology partner to launch TRACE Music Stars across all Airtel operations…
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Lenovo completes acquisition of Google owned Motorola on a $2.91 billion deal
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Lenovo has completed the acquisition of Google owned Motorola on a $2.91 billion deal announced in February…
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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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Thika Primary School students to benefit from e-learning library project
Pupils from Thika Primary School in Kiambu County are set to benefit from a new library refurbished and equipped by…
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Samsung Unveils Tap & Go NFC and Wi-Fi Enabled Printers in Kenya
Samsung has launched a range of laser printers in the Kenyan market. The printers which are targeted at small offices,…
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Apple sells more than 10 million new iPhones in first three days
Apple Inc said it sold more than 10 million iPhones in the first weekend after its new models went on…
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Microsoft revamps MSN with mobile on mind
In line with its global mobile-first, cloud-first strategy, software giant Microsoft has revamped its MSN website and services to offer…
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Social Media
Facebook hits 100 million active users in Africa
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Facebook has now hit 100 million active users in Africa, 80 percent of which are mobile…
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Philips strengthens Nigeria’s ambition to improve energy efficiency
Royal Philips, has unveiled a stunning lighting makeover of the well-renowned Nigerian National Arts Theater in Lagos one of the…
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LIQUID TELECOM CONNECTS SIAYA COUNTY TO THE WORLD WITH $2MILLION INTERNET CABLE PROJECT
Liquid Telecom Kenya (LTK) Africa’s leading data, voice and IP provider, is installing a $2 million (Ksh175 million) fiber optic…
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Kenya’s BRCK raises $1.2M to connect the last mile to the internet
Ushahidi spinout BRCK Inc.has announced that it has closed a $1.2 million seed round. BRCK is solving last-mile connectivity problems…
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Microsoft announces deal with Canon for future phone cameras
Microsoft has announced details of its latest deal with camera giant Canon, which could see the future of camera phones…
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British Airways has it covered for sky-tech sleep experiment
British Airways has begun testing a hi-tech blanket which changes colour using brainwaves, to ensure it offers customers the best…
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IBM Opens IT Security Operations Center in Costa Rica
IBM celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Wednesday in Costa Rica with the opening of its latest Security Operations Center…
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55 STUDENTS GRADUTE FROM SAFARICOM ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
55 students have completed a two year course that will develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills to meet the growing…
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The Department of Science & Technology and IBM Collaborate to Build an Intelligent Operations Center for the Philippines
Manila, Philippines. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled a new intelligent operations center to provide…
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China bans use of Microsoft’s Windows 8 on government computers
China has banned the use of Microsoft Corp’s latest operating system Windows 8 on government computers. The country announced that it…
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Over 70 Kenyan app developers to take part in the Intel Code for Good initiative
Over 70 developers, 20 of whom are ladies drawn from Akirachix, have come together to provide IT solutions to some…
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Microsoft Announces Windows 8.1 With Bing for Low-Cost PC OEMs
Microsoft has confirmed it will be making Windows 8.1 with Bing available for OEMs for low-cost devices as a SKU…
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You Tube Unveils a New App For Content Creators
According to a recent report by CNET, Google owned video hosting site you-tube is introducing a new app which will…
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Samsung Announces First Commercial Adoption of KNOX Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd yesterday announced an agreement to provide its comprehensive B2B educational products and solution packages to 20…
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Software Development and Innovation in Africa discussion to be held at iLabAfrica
The IBM Corporate Service Corps team and @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University will hold a Panel Discussion on Software Development and Innovation in…
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Vodacom to acquire Neotel for R7.0bn
By Nixon Kanali Vodacom has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Neotel Proprietary Limited (“Neotel” or the “Company”) to…
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200 Chinese experts to install M-Pesa server in Nairobi
Safaricom has contracted 200 experts from Chinese technology giant Huawei to install a new M-Pesa server that will be located…
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Kopo Kopo’s new “Grow” helps Kenyan businesses prosper through fully automated merchant cash advance
Kopo Kopo, a leading provider of business management software with over 10,000 clients in Kenya has announced its new merchant…
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Nokia launches $100 million Connected Car Fund managed by Nokia Growth Partners (NGP)
Nokia yesterday announced the launch of a USD 100 million Connected Car fund to be managed by Nokia Growth Partners…
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Nokia Tune marks its twentieth birthday, so where did it all start?
It’s arguably the most-played melody today. With more than a billion Nokia handsets in global circulation, the renowned Nokia ringtone,…
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Microsoft officially welcomes the Nokia Devices and Services business
Microsoft has completed its acquisition of the Nokia Devices and Services business. The acquisition has been approved by Nokia…
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Facebook launches friend-tracking feature
Your phone always knows where you are. And now, if you want, your Facebook friends will always know where you…
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Asus launches its Fonepad 7 Dual SIM voice-calling tablet
Asus has launched a refreshed version of its Fonepad 7 voice-calling tablet. The tablet has been dubbed Fonepad 7 Dual SIM, with a…
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Samsung Partners with eKitabu to roll out Digital Learning Systems for Secondary Schools on Samsung Tablets
In a trend-setting education delivery development in Kenya, Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with eKitabu, an eBooks software company,…
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Nokia X opens new market for Android app developers.
(Photo source:google) the new nokia x The start of salesof the new Nokia X in the Kenyan market is expected…
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The ‘oPhone’ lets you send smells, forget about text messages
If the digital age has increased the volume of communication, it may not have improved the quality. Reversing that trend…
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About the new Ubuntu smartphones
Ubuntu comes to phones with the specific needs of network operators, OEMs and ODMs in mind. It offers great performance…
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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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#Facebook marks its 10th anniversary
Facebook marks its 10th anniversary and Mark Elliot Zuckerberg the C.E.O of the social networking website had this message for all facebook…
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Watch this new autonomous BMW M235i drift itself
It’s one thing to have autonomous cars. That’s fine, having a computer steer you down a boring stretch of arrow-straight…
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Could 2014 be the breakout year for Wi-Fi?
(photo source:google) Global public Wi-Fi hotspot numbers are set to grow from 1.3 million in 2011, to 5.8 million by…
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