Google Beba Pay: Is Kenya Ready For Public Transport Debit Cards?
I am a big fan of ICT; especially as an enabler in emerging markets. That is why I was excited…
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Laptops for Kenyan Class Ones, Compelling Lessons from Ethiopia
Kenya has a new government that has promised laptops to the kids who are going to class one next year….
Respecting IP Laws, Anti Piracy and Why You Need to Use Legit Software
Microsoft has remained a strong participant and contributor to Intellectual Property. The company has been a part of World Intellectual…
The Innovation Prize for Africa Announces its 2013 Finalists
Ten African innovators have developed practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable problems. Chosen from more than 900…
iKilimo Smart Farming App Coming Soon
If you are an aspiring, practicing or city-based farmer, then you need to look out for iKilimo. iKilimo is the information…
Nokia Asha 210 For Slam, Xpress, Nearby and InBuilt Whatsapp
Nokia now has a new Asha Device with a dedicated Whatsapp Button. Yes, you read right. A Whatsapp Button that…
Smart People, Smart Phones and now Smart Fridges from Samsung
I was going to start off this article with the AHA! That ‘Electricity is Expensive’ but I reconsidered. Why? Because…
Advice on Where to Find the Cheapest Nokia Lumia in Nairobi
There’s a Facebook group called Windows Phone Fans East Africa (Join this Fan Page) and the guy who runs it, Latiff,…
Avoid Getting Hacked on WordPress, Enable 2 Step Authentication Now
Microsoft recently added 2 step authentication to its services and added an Authentication App onto the Windows Store. We blogged…
South Korean KOICA to Build 5.6 Million USD ICT Centre in Kigali, Rwanda
KOICA (Korean International Cooperation Agency) from Korea has signed an agreement with Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT, headed by…
Avoid Getting Hacked by Using Two Step Authentication Process
What is 2-factor authentication? As the name already suggests, this is a process that most companies are now adopting to…
ASUS’ Half-Phone Half-Tablet called The ‘FONEPAD’
This new device from ASUS aims to disrupt the market by incorporating both phone and tablet devices into a single…
Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative is Announced in Kigali, Rwanda
I am a lucky Guy. I was even lucky enough to be in Kigali, Rwanda first week of April to…
Here’s What’s Good about Microsoft YouthSpark’s #Innovate4Good
Microsoft together with the Kenya ICT Board has unveiled the Innovate for Good program; a 2-day event that was attended…
Code8 Matibabu App Wins Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition, Makerere Uganda
After a full energy packed day event at Makerere University this past Monday (15th April 2013) where I got to…
INFOGRAPHIC: Are Cyber Bullies A Real Problem or Just Hype?
Sometime in late 2011, we published a blog-post on the effect of cyber bullies and how to eliminate/get rid of…
Nokia Adds Camera Extras Additions to the Lumia Range
Nokia has been rolling out new camera features and this will affect the entire range of its Lumia smartphones. This…
Microsoft Retiring Windows XP; End Of Support Coming on 8-4-2014
Microsoft Corp. has announced that it is officially retiring support for Windows XP in the commercial market. However, the end-of-support…