- In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the unique opportunity to have a conversation with Jane Mukami, also known as the ‘Fit Kenyan Girl’ — an inspiring figure who seamlessly transitioned from the world of technology to becoming an award-winning health and wellness coach…
- In a captivating new episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the honour of engaging with Elizabeth Okomba, the dynamic Deputy Director and Group Head of Customer Experience at NCBA Group. Our conversation wasn’t just a deep dive into customer experience (CX) strategies; it was a…
- Gulf African Bank (GAB) embarked on its groundbreaking journey in 2005, born from the vision of innovative Kenyans who saw the need for a banking alternative rooted in Islamic principles. Officially launching in 2008, GAB became Kenya’s first Islamic bank, starting a new era in ethical and…
- This was a panel discussion on the 16th November 2023 titled ‘Emerging Technologies: What’s On The Horizon of Marketing’ that was part of the Strathmore University Business School’s Marketing Roundtable On Marketing In The AI-Tech World: Navigating The Digital Frontier. The panel had me, Moses…
- This was a panel discussion on monetizing domain names at the Kenya Domain Name System (DNS) Forum on the 2nd November 2023 that featured Mbugua Njihia, Venture Builder and Entrepreneur with me, Moses Kemibaro, the Founder & CEO of Dotsavvy, moderated by Gitau Muraguri, the Kenya Network…
- This new stablecoin from PayPal, issued by Paxos, will open new horizons for digital financial transactions between Africa and the United States Today marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s and Africa’s cryptocurrency industry as Yellow Card becomes the first fintech on the continent to launch…
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that their interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for business. LINX Nairobi is the latest Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of IXAfrica’s, Africa Data Centres’ NBO1 and iColo’s NBO1 facilities across…
- In the October 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we continued the conversation started at the Kenya EdTech Summit, focusing on “Building Digital Tools That Empower Teachers.” This is a topic close to our hearts, as we strive to bridge the gap between educational technology and its practical,…
- Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to present at the inaugural Cyberweek Africa 2023 Cybersecurity Conference, an event that brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders in the field of cybersecurity. In my presentation titled “Building Cybersecurity Ecosystems in Africa:…
- Something interesting happened a couple of weeks ago and no one seems to be really saying much about the other side of this story. In late October 2023, Safaricom announced price reductions and package changes around its 5G WiFi router offerings and more specifically those targeting consumers. To…
- It was back in 2016 that I wrote this blog post showing the state of sports betting in Kenya after there had been a major clampdown on leading players in the space over licensing and tax-related issues and thereafter the rise of others who had only just started establishing a
- I just got an update that Airtel Kenya is rolling out an additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of the year. This is massive in terms of the scale of the expansion of their 5G network that comes on the back of Safaricom also announcing this
- In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we took a deep dive into the intricacies of the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) recent Tax Amnesty program. This initiative has stirred the interest of many, particularly individuals and business entities keen on settling their tax…
- Flip phones are cool again and none more so than Samsung’s Z Flip 5. This is one of the latest iterations of Samsung’s market-leading foldables that also includes the Z Fold 5 which was launched globally about two months ago. In Kenya, Samsung’s foldables have become a status symbol of
- In this conversation, we delved into the promising world of African digital content with Johannes Lutainulwa from Smart Foundry on their Rifaly for Business offering that was recently launched. Rifaly is revolutionizing how content creators and media publishers across Africa can monetize their…
- Note: This blog post was first published as an article in the August 2023 edition of the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) Sokoni Magazine. The Internet as we know it has been a game-changer for Kenya in a myriad of ways in the last couple of decades or so. We
- The recent ‘trending topic’ surrounding Worldcoin’s operations in Kenya has had significant attention, both locally and internationally. News headlines and social media feeds are buzzing with varying opinions and interpretations of Worldcoin’s intent, its processes, and its operations. Indeed, a…
- When Oppo announced the launch of the Find N2 Flip in Kenya this past May, the buzz was palpable. Flip phones have always held a certain nostalgia for many of us, reminiscent of an era before full-touch smartphones. I attended the launch in Nairobi so it did take some time
- Kenya stands out as a hub of innovation, and in this conversation, we get up close and personal with two entrepreneurs at the forefront of digital transformation that is sweeping across Kenya. Nelson Aseka of AIfluence and Radhika Bhachu of Ndovu, recently emerged as winners at the Kenya edition of
- I had a conversation with Rehema Juma from Samsung Kenya and Linda Kimani from ABSA Bank Kenya on Samsung’s newest foldable phones and ABSA Bank’s innovative Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) credit card financing proposition, ‘Buy Now Lipa Pole Pole’. Rehema shared the advancements and unique offerings of…
- Earlier this week a petition was submitted to Kenya’s parliament to ban TikTok in Kenya. This triggered a massive debate in parliament with our lawmakers being clearly divided on the pros and cons of the same whilst sending tremors throughout Kenya’s vibrant digital ecosystem. I recently had the…
- GA Insurance in Kenya has been known for some pretty creative and even risque billboards during the last couple of years. So, it was no surprise they would do something like this one where they talk about ChatGPT which right now is the hottest generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform in
- This is the Airtel Kenya ZLT X28 5G wireless router that I unboxed today. You can buy it for a reasonable price of Kes. 10,000 at any Airtel Kenya shop. This router is interesting for a number of reasons, as follows: 1) It has not one but four ethernet ports
- Kenya has one of the best education systems in Africa due to substantial and holistic investments by the Government to enhance teaching and learning for all stakeholders. Even as participation, quality, equity, and inclusion for learners have generally improved in Kenya, access and outcomes for…
- The topic at hand needs no introduction given the circus that has ensued after Worldcoin exploded onto the Kenyan scene in the past week or so. Everyone and anyone seem to have their two cents on it. As we try to better understand this situation, let us keep in mind
- What is a super app? If you go online, it’s broadly defined as a mobile app that combines multiple services into one platform. Typically, a super app may include social networking, e-commerce, banking, messaging, food delivery, transportation features, etc. A super app will also usually have ‘mini-…
- This is one of the models of the 5G capable wireless routers that Airtel Kenya is selling since they launched their 5G network in the country a few weeks ago. Airtel Kenya is selling its 5G wireless routers for a fairly affordable(?) Kes. 10,000 which is considerably less expensive than
- Yesterday, a myriad of public and private sector websites and digital services in Kenya went offline due to a series of cyberattacks. Those affected included Safaricom’s ubiquitous M-Pesa mobile money service, the Kenyan Government’s eCitizen portal, Kenya Power’s USSD shortcode, Standard Chartered…
- Dr. Alice Munyua (Alice) is someone I have known for the better part of two decades as a pioneer and integral part of Kenya’s digital ecosystem in a myriad of ways. I really got to know Alice when we both served on the board of the Kenya Network Information Centre
- I got an email from Starlink today and my heart skipped a beat! It’s been quite a few months since I paid the pre-order booking fee online and it seems the Starlink terminals will start shipping in Kenya in a few week’s time. However, this is only half the story
- Yesterday, the 6th of July 2023, Airtel Kenya officially launched their much-awaited 5G network. This comes 8 months after Safaricom did the same so Airtel Kenya will have some catching up to do to gain decent ground going forward. However, off the bat. Airtel Kenya’s 5G network is available in
- Generative artificial intelligence or generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence system capable of generating text, images, or other media in response to prompts. Probably the best-known generative AI at this time on a global basis is ChatGPT. ChatGPT was launched at the end of November…
- I’ve been a subscriber on Twitter Blue for around a month since it’s my nature to be curious about all things new and shiny when it comes to my work as a digital marketing practitioner. However, let me emphasize that this has absolutely nothing to do with Elon Musk buying
- How time flies! This blog post has actually been eight months in the making since I got my hands on the OPPO Reno8 5G smartphone shortly after it launched in Kenya. Up until that point, I had been using the previous generation of the OPPO Reno7 which I was immensely
- This is a conversation I had with Colin Herbert Howell and Natascha Trivisas from HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions on their latest innovations in document design, biometric technologies, and secure issuance solutions that are changing the game when it comes to design, security,…
- ARC Ride is a business that I have been tracking for the last couple of years after I was introduced to Bede Hesmondhalgh (Bede) by a mutual friend. ARC Ride is an electric mobility or electric vehicle (EV) startup that has an ambitious strategy to become one of the leading
- This is a brilliant execution of a direct-to-consumer or DTC digital transformation strategy. What is happening here exactly? Let me explain. During the pandemic, many restaurants and hospitality brands got caught flat-footed without their own e-commerce platforms and had to resort to working with…
- As Kenya embraces the next generation of wireless technology with Safaricom 5G, having the right equipment to harness its full potential is essential. The TCL LinkHub HH515v 5G Router (TCL LinkHub 5G Router) is a powerful and versatile device designed to deliver lightning-fast internet speeds and…
- It’s been approximately 8 months since Safaricom 5G was officially launched in Kenya with much fanfare. Safaricom is still the only 5G-enabled mobile network in the country and it seems that this will remain the status quo for the better part of the rest year. This in itself is not
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- Since the start of 2023, Edtech Mondays Kenya has explored a range of conversations such as mainstreaming hybrid models of learning, improving foundational literacy and numeracy for young learners, and most recently the role of digital literacy as a crucial component of 21st-century skills.…
- Over 6,000 young Kenyans have enrolled to start their training at African Leadership International’s ALX, the leading tech training provider in Africa, demonstrating a growing interest in the expansion of technological skills and knowledge among young Kenyans. The 6,322-strong Kenyan cohort joined…
- Earlier today, Roam announced the launch of Africa’s first Roam Hub, a multi-purpose electric motorcycle fast charging station. Though it is still possible to charge the Roam Air (the company’s electric motorcycle) at home, the Roam Hub acts as an ecosystem solution for drivers providing them with…
- Instagram over the weekend hosted an event dubbed “Drip in the City” that brought together young people to Nairobi’s City Hall Way for a content capture experience. In collaboration with the Nairobi City County’s Nairobi Festival, the event tapped into the current pop culture movement that has seen…
- This is a recording of a Twitter Space that was held on the evening of Thursday the 18th of May 2023 by Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Kenya with the topic ‘The State of Connectivity In Kenya & Its Effect On SMEs’. The Twitter Space was hosted and moderated by Nixon
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- Global cyber security solutions provider ESET® through its local subsidiary ESET E.A has rolled out an industry-wide survey that seeks to establish the State of Cybersecurity in East Africa with the aim of helping industry players understand needs and usage thereby enabling them to plan for future…
- Liquid Dataport, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced it has launched the first terrestrial fibre connecting Mombasa to Johannesburg. This new route, including a breakthrough and unique fibre link across DRC between Goma and Kananga, provides multiple…
- In the March 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we explored foundational literacy and numeracy: a child’s ability to read basic texts, write clearly and solve basic mathematics problems such as addition and subtraction. We explored how technology can be a key enabler for foundational literacy…
- In the February 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we explored the topic of the mainstreaming of hybrid models of learning as a means of ensuring that all learners in Kenya can be accommodated in a learning environment that can be in-person or virtual. In hybrid learning, educators can teach
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- This is a conversation I had with Sajid Vayani who is the Sales Director of iColo at the telco-centric East Africa Com 2023 Conference that was held in Nairobi this week at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill. Sajid has an interesting background in that he originally started his
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- Hybrid learning Involves the combination of in-person learning and remote learning and is not necessarily taught in a traditional classroom. It is increasingly being seen as a way of ensuring that all learners can be accommodated in a learning environment that can be in-person or virtual. Almost 1.…
