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Kidato will receive $125,000 funding to shape the face of education for 100,000+ students in Kenya and across the continent by exploring learning that is aligned to preparing children for real-life experiences and not just exams. “We are thrilled to announce our acceptance and funding by Y Combinator in the Winter 2021 batch,” announced Kidato, adding it firmly believes the future of Africa is dependent on what kids are being taught in this generation....

It is a heartbreaking situation and after covering such stories with a sadder twist here and there, journalist Lillian Kaivilu decided to do something about it! Lillian, who is the founder of a publishing startup Impact Hub media, decided to come up with Impact Jobs app that seeks to connect jobseekers with potential employees. In her interview with TechMoran, Odhiambo said, “Interestingly, most of these graduates had given up hope and gone back upcountry to try farming....

One tech sector which is on the rise in Kenya is App development, with many developer groups being set up and start-ups aplenty being founded. And behind these groups are dedicated individuals who are driving initiatives to share knowledge, teach youngsters, and brainstorm ideas around the development of Apps. Meet Frank Tamre, one such individual who is working hard behind the scenes to reshape the developer landscape across the continent....

Ushahidi, in April 2018, released the beta to TenFour, a platform designed to allow teams to check on each other in the event of an emergency. Tenfour, previously known as RollCall and Ping subsequently. “During a crisis your team will default to the communication channels that they are comfortable with and have access to: Web App, Mobile App, SMS, email and Slack. In those critical moments, it is essential you can reach everyone on your team....

Founded by Ernest Makotsi and Gerald Owino, WAYO is an in-location feedback service that allows organizations to track performance and measure service delivery in real time. WAYO collects feedback, tracks performance and measures service delivery across various service points in real-time, enabling its customers to gain powerful insights which they can use to promptly make decisions that will improve service delivery to customers. The insight helps firms act on customers’ comments and issues in realtime....

It’s been about four months since Komboa launched their car sharing platform and even though they don’t have an app yet their new business has been welcomed by many. The idea is not like any other, many people either use public means or cabs but komba is challenging this way of doing things and transitioning into a sharing economy where you have a chance of renting a car long term....

In the face of this issue, Now President Uhuru Kenyatta is urging parliament to come up with laws to promote local innovators so as to accelerate the county’s industrialization process. Speaking Friday at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Juja when he presided over the university’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Kenyatta said: “That is what we want to do as a country if we are truly to become an industrialised nation....

If you’re enticed to play, you could dress to the nines and head over to your favourite land-based casino, where you’ll be able to take part in a classy, sophisticated game of Blackjack. On the other hand, if all you fancy doing is snuggling up on the sofa in your pyjamas and taking part in the classic table game, online Blackjack is on hand to satisfy your gaming needs. Land-based Blackjack and online games both have their charms....

The Danish family-owned firm sees an estimated 125 million children aged 0 to 14 years in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) by 2028. The new regional HQ will cover an extensive area of 68 markets while the sales office in Johannesburg will manage SA and all Sub-Saharan countries. “We are excited to open the new LEGO Group office in Dubai and to continue to invest in further globalising the company to help bring the LEGO play experience to more children all over the world....

Lenovo Legion 770i To begin with, we have the Lenovo Legion 770i, the flagship model in this new line. The model quickly takes advantage of the 16-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) IPS LCD screen with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, HDR400 support, and NVIDIA G-Sync for improved overall picture quality. Under the hood, we discover the likes of the Core i7-12800HX CPU, 16 GB of 4,800 MHz DDR5 RAM, a 1 TB M....

LoyalBonus is an online shopping platform that offers a wide range of services and products, alongside discounts known as loyalty bonuses to customers. Businesses, referred to as Loyal Bonus merchant can also sign and add products, which are all sold at discount prices. This loyalty discount is offered on a wide range of products and services that cuts across hospitality, professional services, electronics, computers, groceries, fashion, home appliances and kid’s items....

The Oversight Board will review certain content decisions by Facebook and Instagram. It will make binding decisions based on respect for freedom of expression and human rights. Maina Kiai together with other board members will tackle increasingly complex and contentious debates. From what types of content should and should not be permitted on Facebook and Instagram and who should decide. The Board will prioritize cases that potentially impact many users....

The first thing you should know is what stress and its symptoms look like. Stress and Its Symptoms According to Wikipedia, stress is a body response to factors like environmental conditions, danger, challenges or physical and psychological disadvantage. Stress can affect memory functions, the immune system, metabolism and can lead to diseases. The main symptoms of stress are: problems with health (headaches, heartbeat, muscle tension, frequent colds, acne);lack of energy, insomnia;changes in appetite;irritability;nervous habits;depression....

Do you know the most sought-after post-graduate degree to give you that competitive edge, whether an engineer or a commerce graduate? Yes! You guessed it right! It is Master of Business Administration. It is a program that equips you with the business skills to steer your career in your selected field. Every country has top-notch universities that offer a global MBA program. We know it can be too overwhelming and confusing to make the right pick based on multiple factors that are unique to every student....

Since the GLC-Class will ride on the same MRA II platform as the new C-Class, its no coincidence that the two share a lot. Starting with the C Class powertrain, it is expected that the GLC will ride on a base engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid, relying on a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and an integrated starter/generator to produce a net 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque coupled with a 9 speed automatic transmission....

The three Kenyan startups, Farmula, Saada & Nadia were part of MEST Africa’s 11 startups from its 2019 cohort that each received $100,000 in financing. The combined $1.1 million backing is the largest to date for the organization which operates as a training program and seed fund for African innovators to build successful commercial tech companies. MEST Africa was launched in 2008 and is headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The organisation launched into the Kenyan Market in 2015 and in 2018, they launched their tech incubator hub at Nairobi Garage....

The club that will be run by students, will act as additional training, incubation and mentorship forum that help equip the students to access digital and digitally-enabled job opportunities. “The Ministry seeks to empower more Kenyan Youth with skills that will enable them to earn from digital and digitally-enabled jobs. We want to create more opportunities in the gig and freelancing economy in Kenya. We are delighted to formalize and fully operationalize yet another AJIRA Digital Club to train, mentor and link youth to various online jobs and enable them to earn descent wages....

Damages are the reason we are civil litigation attorney. No harm – no foul. If there has been no harm, then there is little reason to pursue the case. On the other hand, sometimes lawyers will take a case simply because the damages are large even though liability is slim to none. This can be a poor decision. Case selection First and foremost, if we cannot listen to the person’s story, understand it, and say to ourselves That is wrong and something should be done about it,” we should strongly consider rejecting the case....

The Series A round was led by Speedinvest and Left Lane Capital, with participation from DCM, Clocktower Technology Ventures, thelatest.ventures, LocalGlobe, Tekton, FJ Labs, Palm Drive Capital, Roka Works, KAAF Investments, Spartech Ventures, Class 5 Global, and Victoria van Lennep, co-founder of Lendable. According to Stefan Klestil, General Partner at Speedinvest. “With Ladi and Jide at the helm of a world-class team, and their unique approach to vehicle financing, Moove has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting tech companies in Africa....

This comes two weeks after Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, said the company was working on adding new emoji expressions. The new feature was introduced only a few months after WhatsApp made it possible to respond with merely six emoticons. Holding down the message you want to respond to enables you to use the function. A menu of all available emoji replies then appears, from which you can select the one you want....