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The Communications Authority of Kenya has connected 14 sub-locations to mobile network services in West Pokot County, as it  seeks to avail communications services to 101 areas across the country under the  Universal Service Fund (USF) to the tune of KES 1.1 billion. Making the announcement today, CA Director General Mr. Ezra Chiloba said the 14 sub-locations were among those identified for connectivity in the second phase of the implementation of the USF, a special fund created to avail communications services in  in various parts of the country, especially in areas which are mostly remote and hard- to-reach. The Authority…

Huawei announced the availability of the new HUAWEI MatePad, a new generation smart office mid-range educational tablet powered by HarmonyOS 2 in Kenya.  The device is retailing in the market for Kshs 46,999. The all-rounded tablet features a stunning 10.4-inch 2K FullView Display and quad-speakers that are tuned by Harman Kardon for a delightful sound experience. The tablet is also compatible with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Package (2nd generation) and Super Device features offering users multiple smart ways to accomplish tasks. In addition to a powerful battery to keep consumers going all-day coupled with great video and audio conference call experience.…

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially began taking pre-orders for the highly anticipated Samsung Freestyle Projector. The Freestyle will retail at 139,995 Kenya Shillings. For those making the pre-order they will be required to make a down-payment of 10 % of the total amount. The pre-order period will run from 4th April to 30th April and will be available at all Samsung dealer stores nationwide. The Freestyle projector was launched globally during the annual CES conference that took place in January this year. Since then the Freestyle has received very high reviews from global Tech enthusiasts with Samsung receiving praise…

The 2021/2022 KCPE results were released not so long ago. The 2021/2022 KCPE exams were done in three days and saw over 1.2 million students sit for them. This is a slight improvement from the 1.1 million students that sat for the KCPE exams in 2020. With the results announced, the next step for the candidates who sat for the exams is to check their Form 1 selection status. The Ministry of Education has revealed that this year, over 38,797 pupils will get slots in the 103 National schools we have in the country. 214,960 pupils will get slots in…

Elloe, a US-based social e-commerce startup focused on Kenya and emerging markets, announced today that they have raised an undisclosed amount in pre-Seed funding.  The new funds will give Elloe sufficient runway to grow its local Kenyan operations and fuel expansion into the Philippine and Southeast Asian markets well into 2023 and beyond. Investors for the round were led by Philippines’ Mad Ventures, Inc. Co-founded by Owen Sakawa, Abhijay Rao, and Aaron Madolora, Elloe is a first-of-its-kind AI-powered, social commerce platform which allows merchants to buy and sell products online across any messaging platform. Elloe’s technology increases sales and profitability…

In a bid to increase health insurance knowledge and penetration; M-TIBA and Britam insurance have today kicked off a 9-day educational roadshow campaign set to touch Nairobi and its environs. The campaign is aimed at showcasing the importance & affordability of health insurance to the public in order to help more Kenyans make more informed health insurance decisions. Speaking during the roadshow flag off, M-TIBA Managing Director, Mr. Moses G. Kuria spoke on the relevance of the campaign. “Medical bills and expenses could easily lead an individual to poverty. The uncertainty of falling ill leaves many people in fear and…

Xiaomi has announced the launch of the 12th annual Xiaomi Fan Festival, with the theme “All for Xiaomi Fans.” The packed schedule features an exciting array of online and offline activities across more than 30 markets to connect with Xiaomi Fans around the globe. And there’s a stylish present for Xiaomi Fans this year, with the chance to win one of 300 Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition gift packages, adding to the fun. Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition For Xiaomi Fan Festival 2022, Xiaomi is launching a special edition smartphone: Redmi Note 11 XFF Special Edition. This is…

Visa today opened a new Innovation Studio in Nairobi, its first dedicated innovation site in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This facility will serve the sub-Saharan Africa region and joins a network of innovation centers operated by Visa since 2016, in cities including Dubai, Singapore and San Francisco. The new facility supports Visa’s commitment to promoting innovation and creating opportunities for clients and fintech partners to co-create market-relevant payment and commerce solutions throughout the region. The facility is designed to replicate the success of Visa’s flagship innovation center, One Market in San Francisco and provide Visa’s partners with access to tools that…

Airtel Africa has joined the Joint Alliance for CSR (JAC), a global telecommunications industry body whose members promote sustainability principles in their supply chains. This follows the launch of the Airtel Africa’s sustainability strategy in October 2021, which set out detailed plans to transform the lives of millions of people across Africa. Among the actions outlined in the strategy is promoting Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles in its supply chain, which will be delivered through its membership of the JAC. Airtel Africa plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and was recently added to the FTSE 100 index.…

The Open Governance Institute (OGI) early this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Eldoret (UOE) that seeks to foster collaborations and partnerships in areas of governance, policy and budget research, promotion of capacity development of the parties and its target stakeholders and support offering of technical short courses that strengthen governance systems and processes towards community transformation and prosperity. The partnership also seeks to support dissemination of research findings, knowledge sharing among governance practitioners, researchers and civil society. Speaking during the MOU signing ceremony, the Executive Director of Open Governance Institute, Mr. Timothy Kiprono louded…