Author: Kaluka wanjala

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) announces the launch of two new fully redundant terrestrial routes – Kenya to Ethiopia and Zambia to Malawi. This significant achievement will allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of these countries. Spanning over 1000 km, the fibre link between Kenya and Ethiopia offers businesses in Ethiopia access to data centres and cloud in Nairobi, Kenya, ensuring that data doesn’t leave the continent. In addition, this link is further supported by the cross-border 711 km link between Zambia and Malawi, providing a direct and reliable connection to content caches…

The ADvTECH Group today announced the upcoming upgrade of Makini Schools’ ICT infrastructure to ensure tech-enabled learning as a next phase in the firm’s continuing investment in world-class education. In a targeted investment of more than 579 million Kenyan Shillings (nearly 76 million Rand) in Makini Schools over the past five years, ADvTECH has focused on modernising the schools to bring them up to global standards and enhance teaching and learning. Over the next few months all Makini teachers will be equipped with the latest devices to ensure that Makini Schools can seamlessly switch to online lessons when necessary, which…

Vertiv is strengthening its commitment to the African continent by inaugurating a new Nigerian office and Customer Showroom in Lagos. This expansion aims to provide Nigerian customers and partners with a firsthand experience of Vertiv’s cutting-edge thermal management, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and integrated cabinet solutions. In this article, we will delve into the significance of this move and how it reflects Vertiv’s dedication to supporting Africa’s growing digital economy. Africa is witnessing a rapid transition towards digitalization, driven by increasing internet penetration rates and a thriving cloud services market. As a result, data centers, fiber-optic broadband expansion, and…

The first-ever Mozilla Festival House: Kenya will feature keynote speaker and Facebook whistleblower Daniel Motaung, along with dozens of sessions exploring AI’s impact in Eastern and Southern Africa. Browse the live schedule of sessions here. MozFest House: Kenya will debut September 21 and 22 at Nairobi’s Shamba House Cafe. The event will address challenges and explore solutions to issues like digital extractivism; governing AI systems and the datasets that train them; and building AI for Africans, by Africans. MozFest House events, e.g. MozFest House: Amsterdam, are regional adaptations of the popular annual the Mozilla Festival, and explores trustworthy AI and…

In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Morocco, Binance Charity will airdrop up to $3 million in BNB to Binance users identified as living in the areas affected by the tragedy. Identification of the users will be based on Proof of Address (POA) completed before 9 September 2023 in Marrakesh-Safi Province, which has suffered the most significant impact. Users who have completed POA before this date in the Marrakesh-Safi Province area will each receive $100 in BNB directly in your Binance account. We recognize that many users in the affected area may not have yet completed…

Last week, Samsung opened its latest retail store in Nairobi at Maralal Oasis, in Hurlingham Nairobi. This store opening comes just as the company announced the availability of its latest premium foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. This makes this store the 3rd store to be opened this year making it the 19th experience store for the company in Kenya. Samsung’s Maralal Oasis store is designed to offer customers an immersive and interactive environment where they can explore our wide range of products, from smartphones and tablets to home appliances and wearables. With expert staff on…

Tecno is set to launch its first flip smartphone, the Tecno Phantom V Flip, later this month. The foldable smartphone market is rapidly expanding with shipments expected to exceed 48 million by 2027 and Tecno wants a piece of that. Earlier this year, Tecno unveiled the Phantom V Fold, its first foldable smartphone to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. The Phantom V Flip on the other hand will be a direct competitor to the Galaxy Z Flip. Tecno is yet to confirm the existence of this phone but it does have an event on September 22 in…

In today’s world, data is the lifeblood of businesses and organizations. Every email, social media post, online transaction, and more generate vast amounts of data. To handle this data efficiently and securely, data centers play a pivotal role. What Are Data Centers? At its core, a data center is a dedicated facility designed to house and manage computer systems, servers, storage devices, networking equipment, and other components for processing, storing, and distributing data. Think of it as a nerve center for all the digital operations of an organization. We do have a number of data center companies in Kenya including…

Huawei Kenya has supported the setup of the Luban Workshop, jointly built by Tianjin City Vocational College and Meru University of Science and Technology in a bid to collaborate in developing programs that can produce professional talent to meet industry’ needs. They will also promote cultural exchanges and research. The project was initiated in the spirit of equal cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit. The partner institutions will leverage their respective strengths, strengthen skills, integrate production and education, and enhance cooperation between schools and also between schools and enterprises. Adam Lane, Director of Government Relations at Huawei Kenya said that the new facility’s focus areas will include ICT training, an enterprise sand box…

Safaricom Foundation, in partnership with AMREF has launched its maternal health programme Afya Uzazi Salama, which seeks to strengthen Reproductive, Maternal, Neo-natal, Child and Adolescent health outcomes (RMNCAH) in line with its 2023-2026 health strategy. Afya Uzazi Salama is a three-year programme which will be implemented in Narok County in its first year, where it seeks to impact 158,000 beneficiaries. Safaricom Foundation has committed KES 61 million for the first year, while AMREF is set to contribute KES 11.8 million. “As Safaricom Foundation celebrates its 20 year-anniversary, we are keen to continue transforming lives, and health is one of our strategic pillars. By collaborating with…