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As part of its efforts to improve education infrastructure in Kenya, M-Pesa Foundation handed over a newly transformed Kametho Primary School in Siaya County and broke ground on an extensive development project at Ober Primary School in Homa Bay County. The KES 75 million projects are part of the Foundation’s Citizens of the Future Programme, which aims to uplift school facilities and enhance learning environments across the country. In Kametho Primary School, the Foundation’s KES 35 million investment has turned it into a modern institution that now features renovated and newly constructed and furnished classrooms for ECDE, grade school and…

Fresh from expanding its network in Nyahururu last week, NCBA Bank has today announced the official opening of a new branch in Kitui County, located at the Chief Kitonga Building in Kitui town. This speaks to the bank’s reinforcement to its commitment in fostering economic growth and supporting the financial needs of local communities across Kenya. NCBA’s presence in Kitui County seeks to empower the local economy with accessible and affordable financial products that meet the diverse needs of the community. The new branch introduces specialised financial solutions such as construction loans and asset financing for essentials like hardware and…

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins have emerged as a significant innovation designed to tackle one of the major challenges faced by digital assets: volatility. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, which can experience dramatic price swings within short periods, stablecoins are pegged to a stable asset, such as a fiat currency or commodity. This peg helps maintain a steady value, making stablecoins a practical solution for both traders and users looking for a reliable medium of exchange in the crypto space. As the cryptocurrency market matures, stablecoins have become essential for various applications, including trading,…

By Dong Wong Lee Consumers today are inundated with options. Wherever they turn – their phones, newspapers, TV, and even roadsides – they see the same products from many different manufacturers. In the market where consumers have a multitude of options the key to long-term success for businesses lies in creating long-lasting relationships with their customers. This goes beyond the initial sale. The post-purchase experience, often overlooked, is a critical differentiator between the good companies and the great ones. Simply put, after-sales service encompasses a range of activities a business undertakes to support customers after they’ve purchased a product or…

Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used a series of campaigns with novel exploits and customized malware to embed tools to conduct surveillance, sabotage and cyberespionage as well as overlapping tactics, tools and procedures [TTPs] with well-known Chinese nation-state groups including Volt Typhoon, APT31 and APT41. The adversaries targeted both small and large critical infrastructure and government targets, primarily located in South and South-East Asia, including nuclear energy suppliers, a national capital’s…

Epson has announced the introduction of the OG7050CAN, an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) that is made for power efficiency demands in data-intensive industries. This new OCXO is 85% smaller by volume and consumes 56% less power than Epson’s previous models. The compact 7.0 × 5.0 mm, 3.3 mm high OCXO is engineered for use in base stations, data centers, and other communication infrastructures where stability and precision are paramount. With an increasing demand for efficient devices driven by 5G, AI, IoT, and upcoming 6G technologies, Epson designed the OG7050CAN with a focus on reducing both energy consumption and space requirements.…

By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing in Kenya is reaching new heights thanks to increasing and continued investments in infrastructure and skills. The country will soon be home to a data centre powered entirely by geothermal energy, and the government is prioritising the security of its records and data by providing cloud security skills training to more than 200 officials. These factors coalesce around a growing expectation that the cloud will play a critical role in daily state and business activities, as well as a lynchpin for socioeconomic growth and development. While…

Canon recently concluded its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, recognizing and rewarding its top-performing partners. The event, themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers from across Africa to celebrate achievements, foster partnerships, and explore future opportunities. As part of Canon’s commitment to fostering closer relationships with its partners, the conference focused on strengthening ties with channel partners, system integrators, industry verticals and value-added resellers, to drive success and growth in the African imaging market. The conference provided attendees with in-depth market insights, Canon’s strategic vision for Africa, and…

OPPO has achieved a significant breakthrough by becoming the first company to implement the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device. This milestone enhances AI processing efficiency, opens new possibilities for more advanced and flexible on-device AI, laying the groundwork for future innovations in AI’s integration with mobile hardware.  As AI technology continues to evolve, more tasks are being performed on-device. However, large AI models require substantial computational power, which can impact performance, especially on devices with limited hardware resources. In response, OPPO has collaborated with leading chipset providers to implement the MoE architecture on-device to overcome these limitations. The MoE…

Water and energy are the world’s conjoined twins, and they should always be protected and preserved. Appliances such as washing machines that reduce both energy consumption and water usage are an underrated blessing. With evolutions and the push to have appliances that support sustainability, Samsung’s Bespoke AI washing machines are some of the appliances that use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to help reduce energy consumption and water usage. “As the world is prioritising smarter, more efficient home appliances, we’re thrilled to be launching the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™…,” said Moohyung Lee, EVP and Head of the Customer Experience…