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  • Orange Kenya wants Google to share content revenue Staff Writer

    May 21, 2013
    Reed, Ghossein, Shahaab, Mucheru
    Matt Reed, Informa Telecoms & Media’s Principal Analyst; Mickael Ghossein, Telkom Kenya CEO; Shahab Meshki, KDN MD and Joseph Mucheru, Google East Africa Lead during the panel discussion on digital ecosystem evolution at East Africa Com conference at Safari park Hotel in Nairobi
    Orange Kenya CEO, Mickael Ghossein, has called on search giant Google to consider sharing revenues accrued from traffic which runs on other provide...

     Speaking during a panel discussion on digital ecosystem evolution at the 9th East Africa Com conference held at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel,...

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  • Thuraya announces satellite adaptor for iPhone Staff Writer

    May 17, 2013
    Thuraya-SatSleeve-Satellite-case-for-iPhone
    When we think about satellite phones we are used to the bulky and ruggedness of the Iridium, or Inmarsat satellite phones. Never before have we tho...

    The new Thuraya SatSleeve is an adaptor for the iPhone that allows calls to be made via satellite service. Measuring at 5.4 x 2.7 x 1.2 inches and...

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  • Smoothtel sponsors Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair Staff Writer

    May 17, 2013
    Steven Owuor - Rapahel Mwangi - Smoothtel
    Steven Owuor - MD Slujan Events Ltd receives a cheque from Raphael Mwangi- CEO Smoothtel Dduring Kenya Hospitality Sign up ceremony.
    Smoothtel & Data Solutions Limited has sponsored the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair (KHTF) as “Technology Partner” in the upcoming hospitality indust...

      Under the theme “Re-defining the hospitality industry in East & Central Africa”, the event is organized out of a growing need by hotel d...

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  • Kenyan, Tanzanian apps win at GIST startup competition Staff Writer

    May 17, 2013
    GIST Tanzania bootcamp
    Team that took part in the GIST entrepreneur camp in Tanzania. 
    Budding tech entrepreneurs from Tanzania and Kenya took the top prizes at the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative’s...

    First Place: Arnold Minde Venture: Safari YetuCountry: TanzaniaMost Tanzanians and other Africans travel long distances by bus, but booking bus tr...

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  • Philips; developing sustainable healthcare revitalization projects Amuyunzu Oscar

    May 15, 2013
    Phillips
    (R-L)Incoming General Manager Philips East Africa,  Roelof  Assies  shakes hands with  Dr. Moses Owino District Medical Officer Kasarani, Nairobi as  Philips Africa  Senior Vice President  and CEO JJ van Dongen looks on.
    Healthcare systems are stretched and a lack of clinical resources is evident with report showing Kenya to have only 2 doctors to care for every 10,...

     Royal Philips Electronics has a long tradition in supporting various Ministries of Health in developing comprehensive and sustainable healthcare r...

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  • Nakumatt to exclusively distribute Nairobi Half Life DVDs Staff Writer

    May 13, 2013
    Nairobi Half Life Mexican standoff
    Mexican standoff scene in Nairobi Half Life which saw lots of attention in theatres last year. Nakumatt has signed an exclusive deal to distribute the film's DVD in it's outlets. 
    Nakumatt Holdings, has stepped up its commitment to support the local Film production Industry through the provision of retail distribution platfor...

    Speaking during the Nairobi Half Life DVD launch event held at Nakumatt Mega, Nakumatt Holdings’ Regional Operations and Strategy Director, Thiagar...

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  • Safaricom launches incubation challenge Staff Writer

    May 10, 2013
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    Safaricom Limited has today launched the Safaricom Development Challenge, a competition aimed at equipping entry level developers with entrepreneur...

    The competition will feature a 3 month incubation period during participants’ will be required to develop apps in any of the following six categori...

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  • Reducing cost and increasing impact through BPO Ruth Kang’ong’oi

    May 07, 2013
    Lakshman Manickam, Director, Techno Brain Business Process Outsourcing
    Lakshman Manickam, Director, Techno Brain Business Process Outsourcing
    The impact that Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) has had on business over the past two decades is impressive. Global companies have been the larg...

    BPO’s are not new to East Africa and have been in presence for the past 6 plus years. Techno Brain BPO is part of the Techno Brain Group, which has...

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  • Bally’s CIO pumps up customer experience with iPads, QR codes and video Lauren Brousell

    May 07, 2013
    Guy Thier, CIO, Bally Total Fitness
    Guy Thier, CIO, Bally Total Fitness
    After two bankruptcies, multiple lawsuits from customers and the sale of 225 gyms over the last decade, US-based Bally Total Fitness was in trouble.

    The gym chain had become known mostly for its binding contracts and unwelcoming atmosphere, says CIO Guy Thier, who launched several IT initiatives...

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  • Ericsson fetes Kenya winners of “Apps for African City Life” awards Staff Writer

    May 06, 2013
    Ericsson Kenya MD Robert Rudin hands the tablet to Denis Munene of Tokelezea
    Ericsson Kenya MD Robert Rudin hands the tablet to Denis Munene of Tokelezea.
    Members of the two Kenyan teams – Tokelezea and Easy Parking - that emerged winners in the Ericsson “Apps for African City Life” awards that were a...

    The five software developers – two from Tokelezea and three from Easy Parking – were each handed an “ASUS Transformer Pad” tablet. The Tokelezea ap...

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  • USIU boosts cyber security research in partnership with Serianu Staff Writer

    May 02, 2013
    William Makatiani - Serianu
    William Makatiani, from Serianu announcing findings of the Kenya Cyber Security Report. 
    Serianu, a Kenyan cyber security consultancy firm has partnered with the United States International University in Africa (USIU) to strengthen its...

    According to the memorandum of understanding signed between the two institutions, Serianu will work with the USIU’s Centre for Informatics Research...

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  • Samsung graduates its pioneer engineering class Staff Writer

    Apr 30, 2013
    Kim Chan-Woo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya
    Kim Chan-Woo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya hands over the certificate to Fredrick Musau Kimeu the best overall student during the 1st Graduation ceremony of Samsung Engineering Academy .Looking on is Jong Oh Lee, The Managing Director Samsung East Africa
    Samsung Africa graduated 200 technical engineers from its first Samsung Electronics Engineering Academy class in Kenya at a ceremony presided over...

    Developed at a cost of more than Ksh 84 million, the Samsung Electronic Engineering Academy was launched a year ago in Kenya as part of the global...

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  • Nokia introduces LINE communication app on Asha and Lumia smartphones Staff Writer

    Apr 29, 2013
    Nokia LINE
    Nokia has introduced the popular LINE messaging app in the Nokia store. The new app is compatible with the Nokia Lumia and Asha full touch ranges i...

    LINE is a messaging application for smartphones, well-known for its lovable sticker characters. For its first Asha app, LINE will unveil four varie...

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  • mSurvey SMS data collection tool launched in Kenya Staff Writer

    Apr 29, 2013
    Ndemo mSurvey
    Information and Communication Permanent Secretary, Bitange Ndemo has a look at how the mSurvey app works during the launch. The app polls respodents via SMS. 
    mSurvey is a mobile data collection tool that collects information by SMS . They have captured insights ranging from comfort levels in matatus that...

     “Our team is committed to the advancement of Kenya as a global economic player. We have a new constitution and a new government that is commi...

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