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KECOBO secures landmark court order against Internet Service Providers

A recent study by Kaspersky indicates that Kenya is now Africa’s easiest target for cybercriminals. According to the report, the East African country accounted for more than 1 out of every 2 million online attacks on the continent. Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security, estimated that content piracy cost government and the creative […]

5 reasons for the growth of e-learning in East Africa

Definition of e-learning E-learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through electronic technologies and sometimes through the media. It can also be defined as a formalized teaching-learning system that uses electronic resources. It is sometimes referred to as online or electronic learning. E-learning can be based within or outside a classroom. In either case, devices […]

24/11/2020
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Artificial Intelligence, Financial & Tech, IOT, Opinion & Analysis, Technology
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How businesses are benefitting from power of intelligent technology

By Tonny Tugee Artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but it is already being widely used in businesses and in our personal lives. From automation to data analytics and natural processing language, it has streamlined operations and continues to improve process efficiency. AI has resulted in a drastic shift in […]

How to Fill TSC TPAD Appraisal Form Online

Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (Tpad) is a TSC system for teachers to strengthen supervision of teachers in Kenya and monitor their performance in curriculum implementation at the school level. TPAD is an important tool for Teachers in terms of their promotion from one grade to another as well as assessing their performance comprehensively and […]

12/11/2020
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Business, Cloud Computing, Corporate, Financial & Tech, IOT, Opinion & Analysis
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Can the digital economy decrease Africa’s inequality?

By Tonny Tugee As our nascent digital economy emerges, we have seen signs that enormous possibilities exist for it to reduce the many divides in our society. From the education gap and a shortage of technological and technical skills to poor ICT access in rural areas, the digital economy has the potential to help bridge […]

WhatsApp introduces ‘disappearing messages’ that auto-delete after 7 days

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will make messages disappear after seven days. The new feature is being introduced globally throughout November. To make use of the feature, users have to enable it by tapping on a contact’s name. According to the mobile messaging company, once enabled, new messages sent in the individual or group […]

01/11/2020
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Business, Corporate, Financial & Tech, IOT, Opinion & Analysis, Tech Debates, Technology, Telco
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Top leading ICT Companies in Kenya

Kenya ranks among the leading countries in ICT developments. A lot of firms have settled in the country leading to a vibrant technology system. Below is a list of some of the top ICT companies in Kenya. Techno Brain Techno Brain is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions […]

Apple set to develop its own Search Engine – What will become of Google?

Apple has accelerated work to develop its own search engine that would allow the iPhone maker to offer an alternative to Google, a Financial Times report said Wednesday. As of now Google pays Apple between $10b and $12b a year to be the main search provider on Apple devices, but that deal will soon expire and a reported antitrust […]

19/10/2020
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Business, Corporate, Financial & Tech, IOT, Technology, Telco
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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Kenya

In this era of technology, internet connection is an essential entity, with the right Internet Service Provider, you’ll be able to ensure that of your marketing, accounting, communication and entertainment needs are achieved. So many options are out there and they all have many variations in terms of service. Knowing what each means will help […]