Bitcoin Mining Council to report renewable energy usage
A new Bitcoin Mining Council has been created to improve the crypto-currency’s sustainability, following a meeting of “leading” Bitcoin miners and Elon Musk. The Tesla...
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UN to focus on building post-pandemic resilience through science, technology and innovation
UNCTAD will bring together experts to explore how science, technology and innovation (STI) can contribute to a sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Consider cryptocurrency use in post-covid economic recovery, experts urge
Policymakers in Africa have been urged to embrace the use of cryptocurrency in order to accelerate the economic recovery in the continent after COVID-19 setbacks....
New blockchain currency to boost cash transfer aid
A new global network of blockchain-based community currencies will be developed by an international partnership to supplement direct cash and voucher assistance programs for vulnerable...
KRA plans to adopt block chain technology
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to adopt the use of block-chain technology to enhance tax administration. KRA Commissioner for Strategy and Innovation Mohammed Omar...
CS Mucheru unveils Blockchain task force
Information and Technology Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru Wednesday launched the BlockChain Task Force at Teleposta Towers, Nairobi. Blockchain is a technology that allows digital information...
President Kenyatta: Technology will be major driver for Big Four plan
President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday said technology will be a major driver for delivering his Big Four plan for growing the country’s economy. Speaking when he...