Monthly Archives: August 2018
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Find Out How Technology is Reducing Water Scarcity in Kenya IBM pitches in to resolve water scarcity in arid zones
Researchers have come together to create a water management platform for Kenyans who live in arid areas and counties riddled with constant drought. Out of the approximately 46 million Kenyans, a solid 41 pc rely on water from natural resources such as ponds, shallow wells, and rivers. A challenge that is experienced especially in the rural areas. Also check: Reliable Web hosting company In the […]
Okolea: The Kenyan lending app with a twist Accompanied by different interest bands
Once again, another lending app has been launched in Kenya. With the likes of the American Branch, Kenya’s own Tala, Safaricom’s Mshwari, KCB loans via KCB bank, Pesapap by Family bank and CBA Loop with Commercial Bank of Africa, the list goes on. Kenya is a loan taking economy and a nation that thrives on loans as a stepping stone for entrepreneurial ventures. The […]
Kenyan Anti-Counterfeit Agency services go digital Digital monitoring to help curb counterfeit activities
After several high-profile corruption cases in the country, the office of the director of public prosecution has made an effort to rake out individuals who commit a criminal offense. In the same nature, the anti-counterfeit agency (ACA) has received financial support worth $1.5 million dollars (KES 150 Million) to support the digitization of their operations and services. In an agreement signed on Monday in the […]
Taxify set to expand East African Market Share The race for the ride-sharing market continues...
The East African region has attracted several foreign investors and multinationals to set up a base and get a piece of the pie. Known as Africa’s technology hub, its economic progress, and innovative prowess is what has led companies like Uber and Kenya’s own Little Ride to become successful. The American ride-sharing company is not the only Silicon Valley-based company to take root, the fintech […]
What is Microsoft SharePoint 2013? The best intranet-company communications set up
Microsoft SharePoint is a browser-based collaboration and document management platform made by Microsoft. It is also a content management system by Microsoft which allows groups to set up a centralized and password protected space for sharing documents by users. SharePoint can be described as a tool that allows an organization to easily manage its internal communications, applications, and information. It is an intranet portal for […]
Mzizzi.com, Kenya’s Own Shopify Register,Create and Sell Online.
E-commerce is big everywhere today. Some of the world’s richest companies by revenue are e-commerce companies. Think Alibaba, think Amazon, think Jumia. Africa’s first unicorn company, with a valuation of over $1 billion. It seems the only way to go now is online. Shopping starts online before moving to a proper store today. Many Kenyan boutiques have started that way, becoming such success online that […]
Can we mix office 365 and Google drive for business? The discourse of integration and familiarity
The answer is, Yes. They can be mixed. The problem is integration will become an issue. This is because Microsoft products easily mesh with their own products and services. The same goes for Google products and services. For example, Microsoft one drive for business will integrate more smoothly with office 365 than google drive. There is no need to add complexities to a provided solution. […]
Airtel Expands 4G Coverage in Kenya 4G Coverage to reach local urban centers
In a new move to settle the score among Kenya’s rivaling telecoms, Airtel has finally expanded coverage outside of the country’s two major cities, Mombasa and Nairobi. This move is most beneficial to the Kenyan smartphone user. Given that both Safaricom and Telkom are offering 4G coverage, it serves as another affordable avenue to browse the web. Airtel is widely known for its friendly data […]
Kenyan Wins, Top African Telecommunications Seat New Secretary General for African Telecommunications Union, Succeeded by Mr. John Omo
Kenya recently made waves in the technology industry by winning the top seat for ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in Africa. Mr. John Omo was elected the new Secretary General for the African telecommunications union. He claimed this victory after securing 23 votes, to beat his only competitor for the position Burundi’s Constaque Hakizimana who managed only two votes against the new secretary general […]
Jack Ma of Alibaba to donate $10M to Entrepreneur Prize $10 million will be disbursed over the next ten years...
Alibaba Group chairman and founder, Jack Ma has launched the Jack Ma ‘Netpreneur ‘prize. A new program which will focus on creating support for African entrepreneurs through funding, who are working to address Africa’s most important challenges and, in the process, further the continent’s digital economy through local entrepreneurship. The new prize was announced at the “Netpreneurs: The Rise of Africa’s Digital Lions” conference. Also […]
