Maria Macharia

Kenya engages private sector in creating digital jobs

The government says it wants to use Kenya's skills and resources to compete globally and boost the economy through providing work opportunities for young people.
Maria Macharia
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E-hailing drivers' protest fuels Kenya crisis

Kenya e-hailing strike by digital hailing app drivers worsens civil unrest
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Estonia, Germany explore Kenya's digital potential

This week, executives from two European countries paid a visit to the East African country to seek investment opportunities.
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Kenya pledges to keep the internet on despite protests

The East African country is facing  protests from the so-called Generation Z movement over the Finance Bill.
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Jun 11, 2024

Kenya seeks Malaysian digital investments

Principal secretary for information and communications technology and digital economy, is heading the Malaysian investment campaign.
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Jun 10, 2024

Kenya turns power transformers to internet hotspots

Kenyan internet demand sees power transformers turned into internet hotspots.
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Jun 4, 2024

Kenya reveals huge adoption of locally assembled smartphones

New home-made Kenya smartphones transforming people’s lives.
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Jun 3, 2024

FedEx concludes SME Connect series in Kenya

The company wants to helped SMEs navigate the complexities of global trade.
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May 23, 2024

Kenya flood victims endorse mobile money over cash

The top reported reasons for preferring mobile money were that it is easily accessible, offers more flexibility and is more secure.
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Kenya says it created 139 000 digital jobs in a year

The government says it accomplished this by building digital hubs across the country to provide training to young people.
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May 15, 2024

Finance app NoOnes expands to Kenya

CEO confirms intention to link up country and region with global financial systems.
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May 13, 2024

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.
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May 3, 2024

Floods in Kenya cause power and internet outages

NetBlocks reported that its metrics revealed a severe disruption in internet service across much of Kenya, with countrywide connectivity down to 56% of normal levels.