New technology and gender stereotyping
Technology has greatly impacted in our lives either positively or negatively. Without it, there would be no development in the world.
However, while human development cannot occur without technological innovation and diffusion, it has distorted...
Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudis
Two former employees of Twitter have been charged in the US with spying for Saudi Arabia.
The charges, unsealed on Wednesday in San Francisco, allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about Twitter users including...
Boost for small businesses as Uhuru unveils new digital credit facility
President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday launched a new credit facility for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME's) enterprises dubbed Stawi.
Stawi is a mobile loan product that will allow MSME's to access unsecured credit of between Shs...
Kenyan companies shortlisted for IT prestigious Awards
More than 60 percent of the companies that entered into the prestigious IT excellence awards in East Africa have been shortlisted with Kenya being ahead of the pack.
150 out of 384 companies were shortlisted...
Kenyan insurers utilizing artificial intelligence to curb fraud cases
Insurers are now utilizing artificial intelligence to curb fraud cases in their motor insurance claim processes.
Deloitte’s Insurance Outlook Report 2019/2020 East Africa showed that while motor private and medical business classes are the largest...
Kenya parliament must guarantee watertight data protection law
Kenya Parliament is debating the crucial Data Protection Bill. This process must be very transparent and participatory because the bill has significant effects on right to privacy of people of Kenya.
According to International Center...
Five Kenyan girls among finalists for Sakharov Prize 2019
Five Kenyan students from Kisumu Girls High School, who developed a mobile app to help victims and potential victims of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in dealing with the vice, have been nominated for the...
The evolution of cyber crimes in Kenya
There is general notion about internet crime which has sank into our minds saying cyber crime only happens in developed countries leaving a country like Kenya aside. This is one of the silent crimes...
Tips for safer online transactions on your smartphone
Internet-enabled devices like Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones have increased online transactions. From easily transferring money to placing orders with online stores like Jumia, to ordering food on Uber Eats, Yum deliveries or Glovo, many...
Moi University launch locally assembled computers
Innovation in the ICT sector has received a shot in the arm following the unveiling of a range of premium ICT devices assembled at the Moi University Technologies Digital Assembly Plant.
ICT Principal Secretary Dr...
