Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, opened the doors of its first Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Nairobi, Kenya, making this the second center …
Huawei has unveiled a raft of new technologies for local telecommunication operators that are designed to drastically cut energy costs. Generally, the energy consumption of mobile antennas has been increasing …
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates Airlines is now offering international travelers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting …
EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch, Oromia Bank, and Mastercard today announced a landmark partnership that sees all the bank’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the country accept Mastercard debit, credit, and …
Access to energy is crucial not only for the attainment of health and education outcomes but also for reducing the cost of doing business and for unlocking economic potential and …
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, traveled to Denmark to uncover the dark origins and mysteries of what’s believed to be the largest collection of human brains anywhere in the world in …
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support digital transformation in Africa’s agricultural sector. In a session during the …
An ambulance speeds down the highway to take a critically ill patient to the hospital. Employees in a crowded retail store help shoppers find just the right gift. An airplane …
Giant mobile maker HMD Global has unveiled Nokia C31, in Kenya making it the latest smartphone to be launched in Kenya under the C-series. The Nokia C31 features signature durability, an improved …
In the past week, there has been hype about the launch of realme C30s. Within Nairobi’s CBD, it was all painted yellow as the caravan penetrated through with pomp and …
Africa’s premier tech event, the Digital Transformation (dx100) Symposium & Awards (formerly CIO100), will feature key tech leaders as speakers and experts for three days of tech conversation. The event …
Kenya currently gets more than 90% of its electricity, and 74% of its overall energy, from renewable sources. Ruto told CNN’s Becky Anderson on the sidelines of the COP27 climate summit …
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, today introduced its latest addition to its C series family, the realme C30s. Featuring a massive battery packed in an ultra-slim, ultra-light body, the …
Over 73% of Information Technology security decision-makers are concerned about the growing digital attack space because of the Covid-19 pandemic’s increased digitalization. Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity provider, has recently …
The climate crisis impacts all of us, and we know that to hold a global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically. Addressing …
Elon Musk now owns Twitter. The man who claims to have “freed the bird” is said to have instructed employees to ensure a monthly subscription for verification by November 7. …
The Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) has pronounced key measures in enabling Kenya to achieve 100 percent renewable energy (RE) by 2030. This is even as it reaffirms its …
In 2015 CPS Live Ltd, a real estate developer launched Fumba Town, a modern African town in Zanzibar, the island that lies some 30km (just over 16 nautical miles) off …
The average cost of a data breach worldwide last year was 4.24 million U.S. dollars. Phishing and firmware attacks are on the rise, half a million password attacks occur daily, …
The metaverse raises many big questions on trust and regulation, but perhaps the trickiest question of all, is simply: What is it? At its most basic definition, the metaverse is …
Data is the foundation of an intelligent business. But data, data consumers, and the business expectations of data have changed. The shifting realities call for a higher level of data …
In its drive to steer digital transformation, dx5 (Formerly CIO Africa) has released a shortlist of companies that will compete in the Digital Transformation (dx100) Symposium & Awards which is …
Among the top 10 most downloaded apps in Kenya, mobile loans were among the most downloaded. According to SimilarWeb, 7 out of the 10 downloaded apps in Kenya last month …
Digital transformation presents a strong opportunity to harness the power of data. However, it brings certain challenges to the fore including an organization’s ability to be secure and resilient. A …
As Kenya continues to embrace the use of technology in enhancing transactions within and without the country, TerraPay, a global company that provides infrastructure and supports diverse payment instruments around …
Formerly known as the CIO100 Awards, Digital Transformation Awards (dx100 ) are set to take place in Diani, Kwale County from the 23rd to the 25th of November 2022. The …
In this data decade, organizations are looking to get the most out of their data, developing new breakthroughs in technology that everyone will experience in some way. The more quickly …
As the demand for cloud-based services grows across Africa due to the adoption of hybrid work, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Liquid Cloud through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO) …
The tech industry and tech employers have a huge opportunity to be beacons of best practices when it comes to inclusion and diversity. At the West Wood Hotel, Westlands, Savabyte …
Smartphones have become such a big part of our lives that we can’t simply do without them. This has seen a good number of people constantly glued to the screens …
In an increasingly digital world, technological advances have a direct impact on the way companies do business. The technological boom is changing so fast that businesses have to keep on …
Leading insurance broker, Zamara Group, has announced plans to invest KSh 100 million to upgrade its digital capabilities and customer service. The company said the program includes upgrades in its …
When it comes to producing some of the best budget phones on the market, HMD Global, makers of Nokia phones takes the lead. This has been clear with their current …
Strathmore University, through its Energy Research Centre, and Adrian Kenya have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing capacity building in the areas of Solar …
E-commerce has been around for years and has grown in no time, especially during the pandemic. Businesses have quickly moved to online channels, accelerating the digitization timetable. With eCommerce (online …
The Nyegenyege festival in Uganda just came to an end. The iconic festival had been suspended by the Ugandan parliament. over “massive immorality by the youth”. But Kenyans protested louder …
As the world continues to change at an accelerated pace, the impact that technology can have on economies, communities, and livelihoods has never been more apparent. In a brand-new series, …
As the hybrid working world expands beyond the office boundaries and embraces digital it has increased the number of entry points for cybercriminals to expose data. To combat these threats, …
LG has positioned itself as a pacesetter for other electronic companies by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in new generation electronics, for a more personal and interactive experience when using home …
The ongoing global green initiative is giving rise to sustainable developments in Kenya and developers are playing their part by delivering green buildings, structures that are efficiently designed to reduce …
In recent years, many countries across the world have witnessed reduced crop yields occasioned by the prevailing effects of climate change. High temperatures and depressed rains are no longer a …
Narok Town’s first sewerage system has been internationally recognized for its positive effects on reducing incidences of waterborne diseases. Narok’s modern sanitary sewer network and treatment plant which was commissioned …
The financial sector has in the last decade undergone a full-scale digital transformation that has changed how users send and receive money. Sending money across borders is today as simple …
As of April 2022, there were 1.68 million active Instagram users in Kenya. However, the number might be higher than that since most Kenyan youngsters often access the platform at …
Kenya Is home to the highest number of tech startups within the East African region. It also hosts a good number of impactful tech companies on the continent. In 2020 …
LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out a new refrigerator designed to boost customer experience in the kitchen while at the same time changing its color to match their current moods. …
HMD Global has announced the new Nokia G11 Plus. Further building on the G-series success, it comes with the signature build quality and updates ensuring longevity, Android 12 benefits straight …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Women in Tech®, today announce a flagship global partnership to provide blockchain educational courses …
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that the world’s largest OLED TV, the LG OLED evo Gallery Edition TV, model 97G2, will soon be available for purchase in global markets. Specific …
Huawei Digital Power, the group’s renewable energy arm, will address the local market’s energy needs from an ecosystem perspective by building and installing holistic solutions covering generation, transmission, distribution, usage, …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces Circular, a revolutionary new subscription service with sustainability at its core. Alongside this, four new devices launched including our most eco-friendly …
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for this decade is cybersecurity. While this issue has been in …
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (hereinafter “KenGen”), a leading electric power generating company in Kenya, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “Toshiba ESS”), a leading supplier of integrated …
It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud innovation revolution happening. That is a fundamentally flawed outlook. As …
LG Electronics has unveiled its first curved 45-inch OLED display (model 45GR95QE) with a 240Hz refresh rate designed for immersive gaming experiences while offering excellent visual performance, speed, and features …
LG Electronics has rolled out its environment-conscious bottom freezer refrigerator that offers a 10 percent reduction in annual energy consumption helping consumers to shrink their household energy footprint and save …
Today, millions of Kenyans are connected to the internet. The communications authority of Kenya sector statistics reports ending March 2022 shows that current internet subscriptions stand at 46.5 million. With …
Kenya is one of the countries in the world where citizens express themselves freely on the internet without fear of being intimidated. But with the freedom of the internet (protected …
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its latest Side-by-Side and Top Freezers refrigerators with new design innovations and upgraded features for 2022. Delivering sophisticated style and improved user convenience, the sleek, one …
Technology has been a key enabler in the growth of businesses in the country. Its contribution particularly to online businesses has been notable. Online business is now a booming frontier …
General elections in Kenya are now just a stone’s throw away, and the campaigns are entering the homestretch. Actors in the political space are doing all they can to attract …
By Parag Mendiratta Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are a crucial piece of technology wherever critical or sensitive equipment requires constant and clean power, from medical facilities and data centers to …
Kenya is now a few days away from the general elections. This election has been described by experts as a “high stake” election since it involves a change of regime. …
A student’s innovation featuring a website that encourages the public to plant trees has been named the winner of this year’s Game of Learners competition, which has been hosted by …
LG’s 2-Year warranty for all products is a clear sign of the confidence the company has in the quality of the products they produce and sell to their customers.
By Brenda Too The digital ecosystem in Africa’s Silicon Savannah has very high prospects. As it stands, there are close to 400 fintech startups in the country. In 2020, for …
Twitter and Amref Health Africa, have announced their continued collaboration to provide skills and capacity-building training in best practices for health reporting. This comes on the heels of the ongoing …
Asking why you need Chapa Pay for your business is like asking why you need to take your business online. Honestly, if your business is not both offline and online …
With the ever-changing daily trends, technology continues to bring a wide range of solutions in all life aspects. One of the greatest inventions ever invented in the laundry world is …
It is estimated that by 2025, a third of the world will be covered by 5G networks. GSMA Roadmaps for 5G spectrum report projects that these networks will benefit some …
HMD Global has announced three new Nokia feature phones to offer an alternative for people seeking to escape technology fatigue and ‘always on culture. As a leader in the $1 …
Women in Kenya have an opportunity to venture in and dominated the fast-growing digital world. According to Mrs. Esther Koimett, The Principal Secretary In the state department of Broadcasting and …
Four out of every five Kenyan CEOs plan to establish data hubs in their organizations within the next one year to automate decision-making. A survey involving more than 50 CEOs …
LG Electronics East Africa has today handed over 21 products worth Ksh. 4 million to social impact institutions in Laikipia County set to benefit thousands of residents in the Olmoran and …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces a new addition to the premium and ultra-affordable C-series family – Nokia C21 Plus. At just (insert local price), the new …
Kenya has witnessed an increase in cyberattacks than ever before. A day does not pass without someone’s phone being hacked, data stolen, and cash stolen from both their bank accounts …
The world is in the throes of a climate crisis fueled by soaring global temperatures. Volatile weather, environmental damage, and food and water scarcity, are among climate-related disasters pushing millions …
Mozilla, in partnership with Aga Khan University, has unveiled a brand new, user-friendly, and interactive App – Pocket. Built on the Android and iOS platforms, the app allows users to …
With people around the world increasingly working from home, there has been a growing demand for devices that are secure and can be used for businesses. With the rise in …
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are urging electrical sector players to use battery energy storage systems as one of the approaches to assure Kenya’s electricity supply stability. Tapping into intermittent sources …
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has attained a very impressive Platinum EcoVadis 2022 Sustainability Rating. The company is in the top 1% of businesses and 98 percentile of …
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Mr. Mutahi Kagwe, while addressing the nation, ordered the return of mandatory wearing of facemasks for all Kenyans in public places due to the rise …
Kenyan insurtech and digital insurance platform mTek has secured an additional investment commitment from African-focused fintech platform, Finclusion Group, to date totaling $3 million (KSh 340 million) – through both …
Data protection is a set of strategies and processes used to secure the privacy, availability, and integrity of data. It prevents information of an organization or individuals from fraudulent activities …
In July 2018, Kenya formed a multi-Agency team to combat illicit trade estimated to be at KES 826 billion at the time, a 12% increase from the previous year, and …
The construction of Kenya’s largest contact center that will employ thousands of young people has officially kicked off at Tatu City. The 4000-seat facility will open its doors at the …
Huawei’s total number of 5G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) has made the company maintain the patenting pole position globally, according to Clarivate, a leading global IP consultancy, and analytics firm. …
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. …
The expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women further behind, according to a new analysis published today by …
Enterprise security that doesn’t properly consider the end-user is doomed to failure. With more devices in the hands of employees than ever before organizations risk exposing themselves to cyber threats …
The way we do business has evolved. It is no longer “business as usual” but “business unusual”. Technology has disrupted virtually everything. It is like a train that is already …
Environmentalists and scientists around the world have been demonstrating. Their cry has been loud enough but it appears few are willing to listen. They have been calling on the people …
Anyone with a business can set up their own e-commerce platform. In fact, any business that is not online today has no business being in business. At this age, virtually …
The government’s plan to construct an additional 10,000 classrooms to accommodate the expected surge in student numbers once learners transition from primary to junior secondary schools under the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Obinna Ukwuani is the chief digital officer at the Bank of Kigali (BoK). The man has all it takes to be called a tech wizard with the skills that make …
Most businesses worldwide have adopted the use of online platforms to sell their products and services. The most common platforms used are websites and social media tools such as Twitter, …
Canon Central & North Africa will be participating in Gulf Print & Pack (GPP) 2022 and showcasing its entire range of state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions while highlighting the latest …
Kenswitch Kenya Limited and Absa Bank Kenya Plc have formed a partnership that will allow the bank’s customers to access over 2200 ATMs on the Kenswitch network, thereby increasing access …
The AndroidTM13 developer preview program is live on the Nokia X20, enabling application developers to sample the next chapter in Android TM innovation according to HMD Global. The AndroidTM13 developer preview …
Absa Bank Kenya has received the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) global Certification for integrating green building technologies in accordance with global standards. The …
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