A 5-year national ICT master plan developed
In the last decade, Kenya has moved from a very backward position technology-wise to one to look out for. From dead slow internet speeds to plenty of bandwidth, low mobile network coverage to robust...
View ArticleLenovo lines up new devices for Kenyan market
Lenovo Africa has announced plans to strengthen its business operations and distribution infrastructure with a view to growing its business in Kenya. It has unveilled a range of business and consumer...
View ArticleTechies on peace mission with election apps
In the run-up to the March 4 elections and thereafter, mobile phone users and Kenyans with access to the internet will get simplified information on the elections, the new constitution, and the new...
View ArticleLG introduces wireless ultra HD transmission
LG Electronics has unveiled a Wireless Ultra High Definition Transmission technology for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2013.The next generation mobile feature enables users to view games and...
View ArticleIntel, iHub to support mobile Apps
Intel has entered into an agreement with business incubator iHub to foster and grow the developer community in Africa. This will be through targeted investments in mobile app development, online...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 620 in East Africa
Nokia has introduced the Nokia Lumia 620 in East Africa with a highly competitive price.The company introduced the Windows Phone 8 smartphones at Sh22,999, including 1.5 GB data and Sh500 airtime. It...
View ArticleSony unveils TV worth Sh3.5 million
Sony on Wednesday unveiled its latest Bravia LED television which will cost 'just' Sh3.5 million.Before mentioning the price, the Sony officials in the country had to make a serious case for the...
View ArticleAirtel upgrades to mobile HD voice
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of the mobile HD voice service for its subscribers in Africa.Mobile HD voice offers crystal clear audio quality and will enhance user experience on its mobile...
View ArticleICANN to appoint six Africa representatives
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers president, Fadi Chehadé, has said he is moving ahead immediately with plans to have six new ICANN representatives on the African continent. The...
View ArticleMicrosoft Office 2013 now in Africa
Microsoft has announced the availability of Office 2013 in West, East, Central Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. Office 2013 has been designed to work with both touch and a mouse, and works seamlessly...
View ArticleHP launches printer for select Samsung devices
HP has unveiled a new print offering built within select Samsung devices to provide users an easy way to print directly to more than 180 HP network printer models across the HP inkjet and HP LaserJet...
View ArticleCan video messaging come any close to SMS?
It is almost impossible to talk about use of a mobile phone without considering the Short Messaging Service, whether in Kenya or any other part of the world. The SMS recently marked 20 years of use,...
View ArticleICT Board, Microsoft tap into youth creativity
Microsoft and the Kenya ICT Board have unveiled a programme dubbed 'innovate for good' targeting youths from various colleges and universities across the country. It aims at empowering young people...
View ArticleCloud computing has democratised ICT use
In the late 1800s, Frederick Taylor birthed the field of management science, which fundamentally altered organisational structure, and helped pave the way for entrepreneurs to effectively participate...
View ArticleDigital Farming: New App to help Horticulture
A new mobile phone based agricultural software has been launched to help the over 50,000 horticulture farmers in Kenya in data management. The farmforce (FF) software seeks to replace the tedious and...
View ArticleEricsson rated world leader in telecom operations
Ericsson has been named the worldwide leader in telecom operations management by global industry analyst Gartner Worldwide. According to the report which profiles the top five telecom operations...
View ArticleNokia Lumia 520 and 720 arrive in East Africa
Consumers across East Africa can now get their hands on Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 powered Lumia 520 and Lumia 720. A blend of premium style and innovation for a socially active crowd, the Nokia Lumia...
View ArticleSony plans foray into Africa's tech market
Africa is currently the focus of global businesses, more so, technology companies. African consumers, with growing incomes, have shown a fetish for the latest and most sophisticated tech devices on the...
View ArticleSamsung touts sales figures, new colours for Galaxy S4
Samsung says it has sold more than 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones to retailers and wireless operators less than a month after the handsets debut, making it the company's fastest selling smartphone to...
View ArticleIndigo Telecom launches satellite adaptor for iPhones
Indigo Telecom has launched a new adaptor - Thuraya SatSleeve - which allows iPhone users to make calls via satellite service. Measuring 5.4 x 2.7 x 1.2 inches and weighing 0.99kg, the Sh78,120...
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