By Adhere Cavince Over 38 officers drawn from twelve counties are at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, JKUAT for a four-day training on health data analytics and geographic information systems for informed decision making in the devolved units. The participants will be equipped with skills and tools to collate, curate, analyze and…
Digital Geekaship launches its online Software Development training series
In January of this year, Digital Geekaship, a sister company of agile technology consulting company, Infoware Studios launched its online software development courses. The Introduction to Software Development Basics and Full-stack Web Development courses enable access to practical industry-aligned software development training. The classes will be delivered virtually via an online learning management system…
ICANN’s drive to attract a broader global audience a key focus area of its 61st public meeting
The ZA Central Registry (ZACR) NPC, parent company to Registry Africa, will be traveling to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 61st public meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN). This year’s six-day meeting will focus on, inter alia, outreach, capacity building and showcasing ICANN’s work as leaders in Domain Name…
Growth of solar as a central energy source across East Africa has new life
The Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of millions around the world – but none more so than those in Africa. SolarNow, a social business passionate about transforming lives by providing high quality solar energy, appliances and financing solutions in East Africa, has turned to IoT, while also integrating M2M cellular connectivity and…
Experts call for sustainable exploitation of natural products
By Patrick Amunavi Researchers, scholars and herbal medicine practitioners drawn from various countries in Eastern and Central African region have emphasized the contribution of research and information sharing towards sustainable exploitation of the natural products. They highlighted Africa’s potential to harness indigenous knowledge and practices while at the same time, advancing the science of natural products.…
Firm launches digital Taxi and Mail system in Kenya
By George Okore A Kenyan firm Dingah Logistics Company Ltd, has launched the first ever digital system in Kenya that will revolutionise the local taxi industry. According to Chief Executive Steven O. Omolo, the newly launched Dingah Lift system targets low-end market. “The system is available in Kenya now and can be used all round…
Nsima cooker innovator develop black wing
By Luciano Milala A 27 years old Mchinji boy popularly known as Nsima cooker innovator has once again broken another record after innovating un equipment known as black wing which will easy water scarcity among Malawians especially those in rural areas. A local Malawian from Mchinji, Zack Mwale has developed a black wing which is…
Liquid Telecom and Ketraco partner to extend fibre network in seven countries
Internet service provider Liquid Telecom is set to extend its fibre optic cables to seven neighbouring countries in a move that is likely to reduce the regional cost of data following a Sh618 million deal signed with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Ketraco entered into a 10-year contract with Liquid Telecom that will see…