Author: Jacob Mugendi

It is likely that you will need a website in the course of your life. If you are reading this, that time could be now. Most people who are not familiar with websites usually start without a clear goal, or look at the website as the end goal itself. This should not be the case because a website should be a tool to help you achieve a specific goal. You therefore need to plan diligently and ensure that you have a formula for success, and the parameters that will define that success. Here are the specific things to consider. Start…

The .ke domain registry KeNIC has moved to harmonize the registration and renewal prices of the third level .ke (such as .co.ke) and the second level .ke domain extensions. The prices which affect Kenyan domain registrars will see the .ke going for KShs 2500 and the .co.ke domain at KShs 700 exclusive of VAT. This will be for both the renewal and the registration of the said domain names. Previously, the third level .co.ke domain was sold by KeNIC to domain registrars in Kenya for KShs 560 and renewed at Khs 1000 (exclusive of VAT), making it less competitive to…

A socially engineered attack is taking over WhatsApp accounts. In the scam that is now going round in Kenya, WhatsApp users receive an SMS from WhatsApp with a code, then a WhatsApp message from one of their contacts asking them to send them the code which they ‘sent to them by mistake.’ While the WhatsApp message is genuine and appears to come from one of your contacts, the contact has had their WhatsApp hacked and it is a scammer who is controlling the account. If you forward the code provided, you are doomed. The verification code that the hacker wants…

Kenya is quickly becoming a deathbed for giant retailers. In a period of about six years, several retailers that had a national presence have met their grave in what appears to be a national curse that befalls whoever attempts to win the retail The state owned Uchumi Supermarket has died multiple deaths, and what remaining is just a shell of what used to be. Nakumatt followed suit. It was once the biggest retailer in Kenya but met its death in 2017. Ukwala was rescued by Choppies, but this later found its death in the Kenyan Market. Shoprite also exited Kenya,…

Need to learn some programming. Looking for online resources where you can learn to code? We have compiled a few platforms and resources which you can use. We have not used all of these tools and may not know which one exactly suits you, but we have given you a good place to start. Again, not in any order. Have fun! Online Programming and Web Development Resources Bloc Bloc offers structured, online training programs in software development and design for career-minded adults with busy lives. They describe themselves as designed for beginners with a focus on outcomes. Code Avengers Code…

For a long time in history, engineering was considered to be a man’s field with very few women. The image of an engineer was that of a muscular person wearing a helmet and covered with grease or some form of dirt, depending on the field where they were working. That seemed repulsive to the image of what the world wanted an ideal woman to look like. It was supposed to be a man’s world, and it was. Today, the image of an engineer is quite different. Engineering cuts across many areas of life and it is not just about steam…

For many people, working from home can be fun but also scary when you consider you have neither the usual technical support that is offered in the office, nor covered by the security protocols that exist in offices. This calls for one to proactively take initiative to stay safe and protect themselves from cyber-attacks. When it comes to cybersecurity, it is hard to identify all the loopholes that could expose you. The most important thing is to ensure that you follow the best practices and seal all loopholes possible. Her are a few things to consider. Software Update All good…