Kenya Power pilots Smart Poles that support the provision of high-speed internet connectivity
June 8, 2023
In an effort to meet the increasing demand for high-speed internet connectivity and diversify its revenue streams, Kenya Power has embarked on a pilot project to install special utility poles known as Smart Poles. These…
Huawei Advocates for Affordable Spectrum to Enhance Home Internet Access in Kenya
June 6, 2023
Huawei Technologies has emphasized the importance of adopting the 2.6 GHz spectrum for cost-effective 4G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to enhance the current low penetration rate of home broadband services in Kenya. With only 9…
Journey to the centre of the cloud: Why Kenya should store data locally
June 6, 2023
By Patrick Ndegwa, Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenyan businesses are migrating to the cloud en masse. According to the Cloud in Africa 2023 report by World Wide Worx, 84% of organisations in…
Centi and Centbee Empower African Diaspora with Affordable Blockchain-Based Transfers
June 2, 2023
Swiss fintech pioneer Centi and global digital cash wallet Centbee have announced their partnership, aimed at redefining remittance services from Switzerland to Africa. By harnessing advanced blockchain technology, this collaboration is set to streamline cross-border…
Liquid Dataport Launches Its Shortest Fibre Route Connecting the East Coast to the West Coast of Africa
June 2, 2023
Liquid Dataport has announced the launch of its newest fibre route connecting Mombasa, Kenya, to Muanda on the west coast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). This significant achievement establishes the shortest route…
Google's Project to Empower the Visually and Hearing Impaired in India, Brazil, and Kenya
June 2, 2023
In a groundbreaking effort to improve the lives of millions of people with impairments, a research project has been launched by Google in collaboration with local partners in India, Brazil, and Kenya. This two-year initiative…
LG Electronics Dominates the OLED TV Market with Unrivaled Innovation
June 1, 2023
LG Electronics has achieved a remarkable milestone by commanding 60 percent of the OLED TV market in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest market research from Omdia. With its commitment to excellence…
IBM Launches WatsonX to Power Next-Generation AI Foundation Models for Businesses
June 1, 2023
IBM has unveiled its latest AI and data platform, Watsonx, designed to enable enterprises to leverage advanced AI capabilities with trusted data at scale. As businesses increasingly turn to AI, they require a comprehensive technology…
Safaricom Explains Why Subscribers No Longer Receive the 1GB Birthday Gift
May 31, 2023
If you have celebrated your birthday recently, you probably noticed that Safaricom did not give you the 1GB data gift as it has done in previous years. Safaricom introduced the 1GB birthday data deal back…