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The foundation has set aside KES 132 million for the programme to be disbursed over the next two years that will see ICT enabled skills centres set up across the country. The pilot phase of the programme will be implemented at the Waithaka Technical Training Center through a partnership with the County Government of Nairobi, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)....

The solution – MINI-LINK 6352 – offers key advantages such as high capacity, efficient use of spectrum, low-energy consumption and simplified operations and maintenance. With technological advances in microwave system software and new radio hardware, microwave transport capacity has moved from megabit-per-second capacity to gigabit-per-second capacity. By deploying Ericsson’s microwave solution, Safaricom will benefit from multi Gbps links as an alternative in areas where fibre is not viable. The links will assist in providing the much-needed capacity to assist the service provider to expand data growth through Radio Access Network (RAN) and technology evolution....

Set to be rolled out in three phases, customers will first receive notifications on charges paid for a transaction as part of the M-PESA confirmation message. In the second phase, customers will receive a pop up message informing them of any charges prior to the transactions. The third phase will see the service being made available to value-added M-PESA financial products including M-Shwari, KCB M-PESA, Okoa Stima and M-tiba. These new phases will be introduced in the near future after the first phase has been well implemented....

The installation of the ICT infrastructure valued at KES 1.7 million is expected to impact over 200 students. Part of the initiative has seen the school’s computer laboratory refurbished and the institution’s staffroom given a platform for integrated learning and research. Safaricom, through its philanthropic arm, Safaricom Foundation had recently constructed and equipped the school’s library. Peter Tabichi, is a member of the Franciscan religious order. He was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine soon after he was named winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2019....

Safaricom Chief Financial Services Officer, says, “We launched M-PESA Global as part of our strategy to open up M-PESA to the world. The fact that it has been recognised at a global event that is wildly seen as the ‘Oscars’ of the mobile industry is a reflection of how the service has revolutionised the sector”, said Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO, GSMA Ltd, John Hoffman, said in a statement “The GLOMOs provide a world stage on which to celebrate the most inspirational and innovative developments across our industry, recognising the companies and individuals leading the way in everything from 5G, to emerging markets, to intelligent connectivity....

Safaricom aims to see more customers bring their offline passions online thereby increasing their appetite for data, hence growing its data revenues. Safaricom also aims to grow its mobile broadband users from the total 25 million mobile broadband connections in the country. “Smartphones and the internet have become critical in our day to day lives, empowering us in different ways by connecting us to more opportunities. The 90-day free data campaign seeks to ensure that no customer is left behind by ensuring that all our customers can now access the internet, even at no cost,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom....

Design As shown on OnLeaks, it’s a safe bet that the next trio will focus on a premium design with exquisite accents. For the S22 and S21 series of smartphones, we foresee a phone with a flat-screen, the primary selfie camera, a vertical photo module on the back with three sensors, rounded corners, and delicate borders. The S22 Plus follows the same principle. The rear of the S22 Ultra, on the other hand, has drawn chiefly the attention of many users on the internet....

The Samsung Smart TV allows users to enjoy Internet content and downloaded apps while still accessing ordinary television programmes in crisp, clear quality. At this year’s consumer electronics showcase IFA in Berlin, Samsung aim to unveil new Smart TV content including much anticipated games such as Need For Speed Most Wanted, Real Football 2014, Golf Star and services such as Skype. The soon-to-be-released apps will be available on the Samsung Smart TV Games Panel, providing users with a more enriched and interactive entertainment experience....

To be launched in Nairobi on 16th April 2015, the new phone will among other features come with a mobile security solution, Trustonic for KNOX, presenting a powerful platform that has been advanced to have strong user authentication, single sign-on, secure tokenisation, and enhanced trust for mobile device management. Ideal for governments and enterprises Trustonic for KNOX is embedded in Samsung’s new flagship Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones and will be made available across a selection of other existing Samsung Galaxy mobile devices via software updates....

We had all initially expected Samsung to unveil the new Galaxy Tab S6 tablet and Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch alongside the Galaxy Note 10 on August 7, but the company will now unveil those former products ahead of its next smartphone. Admittedly it’s currently unclear if the company will be hosting a Livestream or if the details will just drop on the company’s website. The new teaser and blog show off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 without naming either of the devices....

The South-Korean company is expected to introduce a brand new tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6, and a new set of accessories to go with its new flagship smartphone. The firm has just refreshed the Samsung Galaxy Buds line with a new “Aura Glow” color that matches photos we have already seen of the Galaxy Note 10. Both the buds and the carrying case will have the same white-silver color to match the Galaxy Note 10....

Winning teams earn a fellowship that includes seed funding, mentorship and access to a network of young global changemakers to pursue impactful projects in their communities. The Resolution Social Venture Challenge, which is a collaboration between the Mastercard Foundation and The Resolution Project provides a pathway to action for socially responsible young leaders who want to create change that matters in their communities. The 2017 cohort of Social Venture Challenge winners include projects based in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana Uganda, Rwanda, and the United States:...

[email protected] as its called, is located at the Baraza Media Lab, an innovative space for networking, collaborating, and experimenting among Kenya’s media practitioners — journalists, bloggers, writers, artists, filmmakers, cartoonists, social media experts, technologists, and other cross-disciplinary collaborators. “The podcasting industry is growing very fast in Kenya and we have found that there is a great demand for well recorded and edited creative content that can be published for a global audience,” said Dan Aceda, the Director of StudioTisa, the music and audio recording studio that has recently been known for innovative online live concerts, featuring headliner artists like Samido, Kambua and Kidum....

For residential, commercial, and institutional customers in Burkina Faso, Oolu will provide energy solutions and services, including various solar home systems and large standalone systems. These solutions help customers in remote places cut greenhouse gas emissions, decrease indoor air pollution, and improve power supply reliability. The contract is for EUR 2.5 million in total, with a project budget of at least EUR 5 million. Oolu has been developing solar home systems for the African market since 2015 and the company is active across six West African countries....

UCOOK is a meal kit delivery service that delivers sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients to a user’s doorstep. It was founded six years ago and is currently a market leader. Silvertree Holdings had previously invested in the startup, which has now been acquired entirely, with co-founders David Torr, Christopher Verster-Cohen and Katherine Barry exiting the company and Silvertree’s Peter Allerstorfer and his colleagues taking over the executive reins. “Peter is a great executive with a keen eye for detail, I look forward to watching from the sidelines as UCOOK explores new avenues....

This opportunity is what Skillsearch wants to provide. Launched on the 1st of July 2016, Skillsearch is a web-based platform that enables skilled Nigerians earn extra income by connecting them with potential clients. The platform also serves as a job portal, allowing potential clients to post jobs that can viewed, and applied for by registered members whose skills match the job description. To use the platform, all it takes is creating a profile account, selecting skills that best suit you from a wide range of categories, uploading previous works to prove competence and then waiting for the next clients in search of skilled workers....

Soupamarket wants to meet this need. Founded by Olashile Abayomi, the startup is an online catering service and food delivery platform that has an aim to provide solutions to the needs of busy people and people who generally love homemade Nigerian Soups and Stews but are restricted due time constraints. On the platform are a wide range of Nigerian soups covering various tribes. Through the Soupamarket web platform and mobile app available on Google Playstore, users are able to order pots of stews and soups of any Nigerian tribe for both personal and event use, and have it delivered to their doorsteps....

While, tap-on-phone payments have been in existence for a while, they have been costly, with several administration hurdles .Ukheshe seeks to solve this creating a simple and quick process for merchants and service providers to accept tap-on-phone payments. Paul Selibas, President: Channel Solutions for Ukheshe Technologies, says this will be especially helpful for SMEs, solving their difficulties in accepting card transactions. “The cost of a terminal is a hurdle to these businesses, not to mention the additional distribution and maintenance concerns....

The changes have been made primarily in European countries such as the UK and Ireland. The US is also among the countries that have been affected, as TheVerge reports. However, some regions have been involved mainly despite the change due to higher cost rates than others. You can find a precise list of the new prices below. Read Also: Spotify Expands Its Promo Share Card Tool for Artists The new Spotify prices In the states, changes have occurred only with the family plan....

Clients can invest as little as KShs 1000 in the 100 percent digital investment product offered on the SC Mobile app, earn competitive interest, and withdraw funds at any time. Keeping in mind their client needs, the investment journey has been made simple, seamless and intuitive: – With as low as 1000 Kenyan Shillings, customers will have access to an investment solution.The product is 100% digital and available 24/7 on SC Mobile appVery flexible – you can invest one-time anytime, weekly and/or monthlyVery attractive daily interest and compounding monthlyVery liquid – customers have unlimited free withdrawals at anytime...