William Ruto

Kenya digitises fund for women to drive financial inclusion

Digitising the Women Enterprise Fund is aimed at driving financial inclusion and empower women.
Staff Writer
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Dec 12, 2022

William Ruto banks on broadband for economic recovery in Kenya

World Bank predicts resilience in Kenya’s market to continue into the new year.
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Ethiopia agrees to open up mobile money services to competition

Safaricom Ethiopia granted licence to operate M-Pesa mobile money services.
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Sep 28, 2022

Kenya names new ICT Cabinet Secretary

New entrant into the tech space, Eliud Owalo has been selected, pending parliament's approval, to take over from Joe Mucheru.
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Sep 6, 2022

Kenya’s Supreme Court dismisses election hack petitions as ‘sensational hot air’

Ruling declares results fair and a reflection of the will of the majority.
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Aug 18, 2022

Tech pundits praise cloud as controversy hovers over Kenya's 2022 election results

Despite some glitches, especially with OCR and handwritten votes, technology has been lauded for its role in communicating results.
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Oct 3, 2018

Kenya to host International Open Data Conference in 2020

East African country believes selection was based on Deputy President William Ruto's focus on open government and data for development.
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Dec 17, 2014

Kenya: all eyes on Konza Technopolis City project

Basic infrastructure organised for road and communication projects.
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Apr 15, 2014

Kenya plans digital registration amid al Shabaab threat

Country’s deputy president William Ruto plans wants to curb terrorist attacks.