Month: <span>October 2019</span>

TikTok the world’s fastest-growing short-form video platform, with millions of users logging on each day to either create their own short videos

What is TikTok and how does it work?

TikTok is one of the world’s fastest-growing short-form video platform, with millions of users logging on each day to either create their own short videos or simply consume the light-hearted-videos shared by others. Kenyans are warming up to the platform with a growing number already active on the platform. However, some are not aware or […]
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Achieving Broadband Access for All in Africa

To achieve universal broadband access, African countries will need to bring about 1.1 billion more people online. Across Africa, where less than a third of the population has access to broadband connectivity, achieving universal, affordable, and good quality internet access by 2030 will require an investment of US $100 billion. This is according to a […]
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Nokia paves way for 4G , 5G growth in Ethiopia

Nokia is committed to working with Ethiopia to pave the way for world-class telecommunication services with advanced technologies including 4G and 5G Nokia will is set to collaborate with two of the most recognized universities for science and engineering in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) and the Addis Ababa Institute of […]
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Rwanda to play host to Africa Tech Summit

Following last year’s Africa Tech Summit (ATS) which connected more than 500 decision-makers representing 345 companies from 45 countries, the 2020 edition will host three tracks – The Money and Blockchain Summit, Africa Start-up Summit and The Future Summit. The third annual Africa Tech Summit Kigali will take place in February next year, bringing together corporates, startups and investors […]
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Villgro Kenya to fund East Africa's tech-enabled medical devices

Villgro Kenya to fund East Africa’s tech-enabled medical devices

Villgro Kenya is looking for Innovative Medical Device solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services and technologies in low-income populations across East Africa. The India-based Villgro Innovations Foundation launched an incubator for early-stage businesses in the healthcare and life sciences sector in Nairobi in 2017. Startups can apply to […]
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