Kenya

Starlink at risk of expulsion in Sudan

According to non-governmental organisations, warring factions are destroying telecom infrastructure and blocking the usage of satellite internet services.
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1:20
Monday

Kenya gets $50m BPO investment from CCI Global

CCI opened a new five-story call centre located on in Nairobi and it promises to boost the country's economy by producing new jobs.
1:40
Monday

Kenya's new taxes will increase airtime, mobile money charges

The plans are included in the 2024 Finance Bill, as the government aims to raise an additional $2.5 billion (Sh323bn) in taxes in the financial year beginning in July.
1:40
10 May

David Meads named Cisco VP for MEA, CIS, Romania

In the new role, Meads will be in charge of Cisco's strategy and commercial operations, and pushing for the adoption of digital technologies.
1:50

Safaricom earnings surpass billion-dollar mark

The telco's earnings hit $1 billion, becoming the first company in the region to surpass the billion-dollar mark.
2:20

Africa exhibits ‘moderate’ level of cybersecurity preparedness

According to the research, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, are leading the way in cybersecurity preparation.
2:00
7 May

IBM taps AWS cloud to reach 18 African countries

In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.
2:40
29 Apr

Cisco launches Kenyan cyber security tech experience centre

Located at the University of Nairobi, the centre aims to support Kenya's cyber defence initiatives through skills programmes and training.
1:50
26 Apr

US supports increased fibre, 5G connectivity in Kenya

The US is funding a study to address Kenya’s internet affordability gap through the development of new fibre optic and 5G infrastructure.
1:30

Zimbabwe’s Tano Digital broadens reach into Kenya

The company says the move into Kenya marks a significant step in its mission to expand across Africa.
1:00
26 Apr

Huawei launches digital literacy skills initiative in Kenya

The project by the Chinese-headquartered global technology company was announced during the recently finished Connected Africa Summit.
2:10
25 Apr

A new report identifies prospects for UK-Africa space partnerships

Experts from South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and other organisations recently visited various UK space sector enterprises as part of a knowledge exchange tour.