Safaricom unveils plan to train 10,000 fibre optic technicians

Kenya, through the Office of the Data privacy Commissioner, has led the way in lobbying for data protection regulations.

According to Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, at least 1000 students drop out of the institution each year after losing their fees to sports betting.

The hackathon will take place next month, with winners receiving $1.600 (Ksh.200.000) in prize money.

Equity Bank customers can now transmit funds via MasterCard cross-border services from any of the bank's offices around the country.

The fintech, which entered the Kenyan market in June last year, gained clearance yesterday and pledged to provide secure services while complying to the Central Bank's regulatory framework.

Kenya's interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, told parliament that the government would not give in to US pressure until WorldCoin safety concerns voiced in August 2023 were resolved.

Through the agreement, individuals within Ethiopia will be able to receive remittances from different parts of the world through Safaricom’s M-PESA.

The beginning of operations in Tanzania represents the company's third African licencing since 2023, following licence approvals in Nigeria and Kenya.

The areas of focus will include cloud solutions, cyber security solutions, internet for business, internet of things, and M-PESA for business.

The project intends to capitalise on Kenya's large untapped geothermal potential by constructing an initial 100MW facility that will be ramped up over time, said the companies.

The plan, which was unveiled on Tuesday, will begin with a pilot programme at 10 schools.

Equitel has launched the 5G service in over 370 places nationally, including Mombasa, Nakuru, Nairobi, Athi River, and Kisumu, among others.