James Kanja, Author at TechMoran

Startups

Marek Zmyslowski never founded or worked with HotelOnline, says Chairman

February 17, 2019
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US$100,000 Anzisha Prize 2019 opens call for Africa’s top innovators

February 15, 2019
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Nigeria’s CcHUB expands to Kigali, Rwanda |To invest $11m into Rwandan innovators

February 14, 2019
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Visa Announces Fintech Fast-Track Program in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
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KIA Motors partners Cars45 to bolster its car sales in Nigeria

February 6, 2019
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Little launches Little Shuttle in Nairobi to silence Egypt’s Swvl

February 5, 2019
Startups

CrossBoundary raises $16m From the Rockefeller Foundation & Ceniarth to invest in mini-grids across Africa

January 31, 2019
Startups

Recruitment startup Shortlist raises $2m series A to help firms identify hidden talent
Startups

Partech Africa Fund raises $143 million | Launches operations in East Africa
Startups

Goodwell invests $2m into Copia, Kenya’s Amazon for rural areas & underserved communities

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How Girls Around the World Celebrated International Girls in ICT.

How Girls Around the World Celebrated International Girls in ICT.

On April 28, 2017 by James Kanja

International Girls in ICT Day was celebrated yesterday 27th April 2017 around the globe at hundreds of events showcasing the technological skills of girls and young women. The day highlights the value of women in the field of information and communications technology…

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How To Buy a Used Smartphone Without Getting Screwed.

How To Buy a Used Smartphone Without Getting Screwed.

On April 24, 2017 by James Kanja

Tom: Hi Me: Hi what’s up? Tom: Wanted to ask if you’re selling a second hand phone or which phone you’d recommend I buy? Me: How much are you willing to spend? Tom: Not more than 7 k Me: mmmh… have you…

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Do Parents Invade Children’s Privacy When They Post Photos Online?

Do Parents Invade Children’s Privacy When They Post Photos Online?

On April 19, 2017 by James Kanja

Sharing pictures of our kids with friends and family is one of the most popular uses of social media and has become an everyday way to stay in touch. But it’s worth knowing the facts before posting pictures or letting other people post pictures of…

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Is This The Best Television In Town?

Is This The Best Television In Town?

On April 17, 2017 by James Kanja

If you’re looking at buying a new TV in 2017, you’re likely to get hit with a barrage of buzzwords: 4K, OLED, QLED, HDR… it’s enough to make your head spin. All you’re looking for is a good TV, at a great…

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The OPPO A57 is launching this month in Kenya, here is what to anticipate.

The OPPO A57 is launching this month in Kenya, here is what to anticipate.

On April 14, 2017 by James Kanja

The OPPO A57 was launched in China in November 2016 before making its way to India in February this year. The company already made headlines with its selfie-centric FIs and FI Plus which featured a 16-megapixel selfie camera and it looks like…

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The unbelievable growth in the sport betting industry in Kenya.

The unbelievable growth in the sport betting industry in Kenya.

On April 14, 2017 by James Kanja

The desire for gambling in Africa is huge, and governments across the continent are beginning to realize. Sports betting is the second-largest after Casino gambling, comprising 14% of total gross gambling revenues, up from 13% in 2013. It includes fixed-odds bookmaking and…

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Guardian caution on Radicalisation of Teens Through Gaming.

Guardian caution on Radicalisation of Teens Through Gaming.

On April 13, 2017 by James Kanja

Parents tend to approach video games like junk food: games are fine in moderation but ultimately they are an evil temptation that’s more bad than good. Video games are a unique form of entertainment because they encourage players to become a part…

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How to stay secure on public Wi-Fi.

How to stay secure on public Wi-Fi.

On March 24, 2017 by James Kanja

As more and more people are getting online with mobile devices, most of them cannot afford either fixed line connections at home, or they can afford very limited mobile data packages, hence free Wi-Fi is becoming more and more popular as an…

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Safaricom takes advantage of M-Akiba to increase M-Pesa transfer limit to take on Banks

Safaricom takes advantage of M-Akiba to increase M-Pesa transfer limit to take on Banks

On March 24, 2017 by James Kanja

Plans are in the offing to raise the daily mobile money transaction ceiling from the current Sh140, 000 to accommodate higher purchases of the M-Akiba product launched on Thursday. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich said the move is aimed at allowing those…

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Why Chinese smartphone brands will still dominates in Kenyan markets.

Why Chinese smartphone brands will still dominates in Kenyan markets.

On March 19, 2017 by James Kanja

Over the past couple of years, China’s top smartphone makers have become one of the biggest on the market. The country’s most successful manufacturers have shifted away from cheap me-too models to compete more seriously for the high end of the market….

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Why You Need To Reset Your Twitter Account And Get Rid of 3rd Party App.

Why You Need To Reset Your Twitter Account And Get Rid of 3rd Party App.

On March 15, 2017 by James Kanja

Today, several high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised, displaying messages featuring swastikas. According to a tweet from Twitter support, the company identified an issue caused by a third-party app affecting some users, but wouldn’t specify whether this was directly related to the hack. We…

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Why Uber is under attack.

Why Uber is under attack.

On March 6, 2017 by James Kanja

Online ride-hailing service, Uber has of late been trying to weather the storm with attacks from seemingly all directions. The company which is valued at over $60 billion has been suffering a barrage of attacks and criticisms about its modus operandi. From…

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FunKidz Scoops Women4Technology Award Through Advertising On Facebook.

FunKidz Scoops Women4Technology Award Through Advertising On Facebook.

On March 5, 2017 by James Kanja

FunKidz is an Innovative children’s brand opened 5 years ago. FunKidz provide high quality children’s furniture designed and manufactured in Kenya founded by Owner Ciiru Waithaka and started advertising in 2013 with great success. Since then, Funky expanded into export markets such…

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Banking Industry Unveils payment solution, Pesalink, and goes live.

Banking Industry Unveils payment solution, Pesalink, and goes live.

On March 3, 2017 by James Kanja

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has unveiled the PesaLink brand and kicked-off a phased rollout of the digital payments platform that is expected to cut the cost of transactions and transform the way consumers interact with their banks. PesaLink will enable customers to make payments…

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Google expands Launchpad Accelerator program to Africa,

Google expands Launchpad Accelerator program to Africa,

On March 2, 2017 by James Kanja

Google is expanding its Launchpad Accelerator program to two more continents. African and European countries have been added to the lineup. They include Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The Google Launchpad accelerator is a program that was introduced by Google in late…

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The best seat in the IMAX theatre to watch the movie.

The best seat in the IMAX theatre to watch the movie.

On February 27, 2017 by James Kanja

2017 is an epic year for films. Movie-going will be filled with upshots, superheroes, and reboots. More than 20 follow-ups are coming throughout the year. The Fast & Furious gang, Transformers’ Autobots and the evil Decepticons and Pirates of the Caribbean crew…

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Current Prices for pay TV services In Kenya and their packages.

Current Prices for pay TV services In Kenya and their packages.

On February 27, 2017 by James Kanja

Kenya has the most competitive pay TV field. On the other hand, the market is overcrowded considering the relatively-limited rewards on offer. As competition bites, most operators are reducing subscription fees despite depreciation of the local currency. Kenya is experiencing a digital…

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How growth in e-commerce offers new opportunities for entrepreneurs.

How growth in e-commerce offers new opportunities for entrepreneurs.

On February 26, 2017 by James Kanja

This may be surprising to hear, and even superior to see that entrepreneurs are maximizing the benefit of Internet presence. It has been pointed out that those taking advantage of it, are really experiencing significant gains. Entrepreneurs can often be emotional with…

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WhatsApp to let users edit and recall sent messages.

WhatsApp to let users edit and recall sent messages.

On February 19, 2017 by James Kanja

WhatsApp could soon introduce the ability to recall sent messages, easing the minds of people that regularly panic after sending texts by mistake. In 2016 Kenyans on twitter popularly known as KOT could not rest for a better part of the day…

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How To Turn Your Home Into A Smart Home with QLED Samsung TVs.

How To Turn Your Home Into A Smart Home with QLED Samsung TVs.

On February 18, 2017 by James Kanja

Numerous centuries ago before smart televisions (TVs) were developed, we would all pull together at the only home in the village with a TV, a red great wall TV, it was the excellent form of entertainment and the number one optical information…

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How To Self-Check fake news from real news.

How To Self-Check fake news from real news.

On February 13, 2017 by James Kanja

Fake articles exist on the side-line of news, the borders of fact. Driving out shocking, garbage with a goal of going viral and earning some serious ad-money. This is a huge challenge, as there is excess of fake news on the internet….

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A Brief Look At Huawei GR5 Dual-Camera.

A Brief Look At Huawei GR5 Dual-Camera.

On February 10, 2017 by James Kanja

Huawei’s committed on making 2017 the year of the dual-camera, as the company has launched two new dual-camera equipped smartphones. While the Mate 9 phablet will probably get the most oohs and aahs from bystanders, a majority of consumers who want to try out…

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A Way Out of No Way And Guaranteed Freedom of Thought.

A Way Out of No Way And Guaranteed Freedom of Thought.

On February 9, 2017 by James Kanja

This a filling that’s always triggering your mind, where you have a boss and It’s Friday afternoon at the office and with one eye stuck to the clock and the other fastened to the door. The day feels like it’s never going…

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Hustlers Technician Jobs are Gradually overtaking White Collar Jobs.

Hustlers Technician Jobs are Gradually overtaking White Collar Jobs.

On February 7, 2017 by James Kanja

Mass joblessness, especially among the sprightly and innovative youth, is a drag on the economy. Unemployment has also been fanned by the view among companies that fresh graduates lack specialised skills and experience needed to perform tasks. Every corner you turn there…

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Why SMEs need to embrace e-commerce in Kenya.

Why SMEs need to embrace e-commerce in Kenya.

On January 31, 2017 by James Kanja

There is a new breed of customers in town; they are young, busy, techno savvy, have the latest smartphone or tablet and belong to the ballooning middle class. They are customers with disposable income to spend BUT will spend it on their…

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