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Research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has revealed that Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts discovered more than three high-severity incidents with direct human involvement every day in 2022. The efficiency external specialists provided while dealing with cybersecurity solutions and requirements of special knowledges were the main reasons for the companies to outsource external experts in 2022. To address the lack of gaps in expertise among IT Security professionals and provide them with insights on the current threat landscape, Kaspersky analysed anonymised customer incidents detected by its MDR service. Kaspersky’s annual Managed Detection…

The M-PESA Foundation Academy is celebrating the graduation of its first cohort of learners from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Academy, committed to fostering holistic development and leadership skills, introduced the IBDP in 2020. With an emphasis on preparing students for tertiary education and beyond, this milestone marks a significant achievement for both the Academy and the graduating students. Following their graduation, the 40 learners will embark on the next phase of their educational journey at the M-PESA Foundation Academy’s Uongozi Centre. From June to December this year, the graduates will participate in programs designed to equip them…

Africa Data Centres has announced its plans to commence construction on a new facility in Accra, Ghana. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Africa Data Centres’ mission to bridge the digital divide and foster sustainable economic growth across the continent. The state-of-the-art data centre, located in the Central Business District, is set to become the largest facility in West Africa, outside of Nigeria. This blog post delves into the details of this expansion and its potential impact on Ghana’s digital economy. Data centres serve as the backbone of digitally-driven economic development worldwide, and their importance cannot be overstated.…

The highly anticipated reality series, The Real Housewives of Nairobi, has reached its final episode after 12 weeks of captivating drama, fashion, and friendships. The show has taken viewers on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, breaking streaming records and dominating both Showmax charts and Twitter trends since its premiere in February 2023. As we bid farewell to the Nairobi housewives, let’s take a moment to reflect on the memorable moments, deep connections, and personal growth we witnessed throughout the season. Unforgettable Personalities and Promises Kept The six housewives of Nairobi have delivered on their promises, showcasing their unique personalities and captivating…

Africa Tech Festival will once again meet in Cape Town to collaborate, innovate, and map Africa’s digital progression. Keeping pace with the sheer scale of development and setting the scene for even more to come, this year’s festival will be the biggest, boldest, and most exciting yet. Taking place 13-16 November this year, delegates and visitors can once again expect a supercharged comprehensive representation of the vast and broad technology ecosystem and an action-packed week celebrating the continent’s vibrant tech scene. As technology is ever evolving and growing, Africa Tech Festival is the ideal environment in which to stress test…

by Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and supportive infrastructure. According to the recently released Partech Africa Tech Venture Capital Report for 2022, Kenya is among the top three African countries for startup activity and investment, alongside South Africa and Nigeria. Nairobi is the centre of Kenya’s startup ecosystem as one of the leading startup cities on the continent, alongside Cairo, Cape Town, Lagos, and Johannesburg. Of the Kenyan tech startups tracked in the report, 97.4% are…

If you have been on social media the last few days, you may have heard that the Facebook Page affiliated with Kabarak University was hacked. The verified page with more than 40k likes and 70k followers is now controlled by an unknown individual who has been posting some weird stuff not approved by the University. The university is yet to get the page back for some reason and I am not sure if they have reached out to Facebook for assistance. With that said, I figured that I should share a post to help those who find themselves in a…

By Dong Wong Lee Air conditioning systems (ACs) are an increasingly common feature in modern home, work and social spaces. Apart from making indoor environments more comfortable, by cooling rooms and reducing humidity, ACs also help clean the air we breathe and get rid of pollutants that could be detrimental to human health. But use of ACs has raised environmental concerns due to high energy consumption and use of greenhouse gases as a cooling agent, leading to global warming. In addition, demand for ACs is on the rise and is said to be driven by rising temperatures, rapid urbanization and an expanding consumer…

LG Electronics has recently announced that its 2023 OLED Evo series TVs have been recognized for reducing plastic use in their new sustainable TV design. This recognition is a result of LG’s ongoing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for plastic waste reduction. The new composite fibre material used in the LG OLED evo series TVs requires only 40 per cent of the plastic used in LCD TVs of the same screen size. By using this material, LG has been able to effectively reduce its plastic use by 20,000 tons this year alone. Additionally, select models from the latest OLED…

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC has appointed Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Siror takes over the position previously held by Eng. Geoffrey Muli since May 2022. Dr. Siror is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of diverse business portfolios ranging from telecommunications, income tax and customs, manufacturing, information communication and technology, and energy transmission. Prior to his appointment, he was the General Manager in charge of Technical Services (System Operations and Power Management) at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Dr. Siror holds a…