Shiko Gathoni, Author at TechMoran

Jumia launches Jumia na Krisi-Twende Ocha campaign to onboard upcountry grocery shoppers

On December 7, 2018 by Shiko Gathoni

Jumia Kenya is running a Christmas campaign dubbed Jumia na Krisi in a move expected to make it the go-to shop for everything for Kenyans. The campaign dubbed Krisi na Jumia – Twende Ocha is is set to attract upcountry shoppers as…

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Why You Should Buy LG’s Door-in-Door Refrigerator

On April 20, 2017 by Shiko Gathoni

LGs’s Door-in-Door refrigerator was launched in Kenya in March targeting premium users and the growing middle class and business consumers especially those in need of massive storage capabilities. The over 600 liter capacity refrigerator is called door-in-door because it’s shelves are built…

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Safaricom breaks new ground for mobile ticketing in Kenya

On July 29, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Ticket solutions provider Tickets Kenya has partnered with Safaricom to create a mobile platform for easy sale of tickets during sports, travel and entertainment events. The new platform provides event organizers with a platform to sell tickets via M-Pesa. In return, buyers receive…

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Bitcoin digital currency reaches West Africa

On July 25, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Sierra Leona-based ethical fashion company Bureh has pioneered in advancing digital currency economy for sub-Saharan Africa when it finally accepted bitcoin through payments processor BitPay. The currency will transform the way people send remittances to the continent. It also gives the unbanked…

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Fanmode Raises $2.4M To Get Fans Closer To Them

On July 25, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Fanmode, an application that allows sports fans to express their emotions with each other across the world in real time, has closed a seed round of $2.4 million led by a group of Swedish and South African angel investors. Founded in 2011…

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Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda witnesses first bunch of graduates

On July 25, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Rwanda has graduated its first class of 22 students with master’s degrees in Information Technology. The graduation ceremony, which took place at the Serena Hotel in Kigali, highlighted CMU and Government of Rwanda’s commitment to educating engineers…

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Orange subscribers to receive 25% airtime bonus via Orange Money

On July 23, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Telecommunications operator Orange has launched a promotion aimed at growing the usage of Orange Money by its wide subscriber base. The promotion that runs till September 28 will see customers enjoy 25 percent airtime bonus once they top-up their airtime using Orange Money. The…

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Bata Kenya latest big business to join the Jumia Online Marketplace

On July 23, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Bata Kenya, a leading footwear manufacturer and retailer, has joined the list of local companies that are storming the Jumia Kenya online marketplace. The company that boasts over 100 ultra modern stores across the country has chosen to list on the online…

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Ugandan Government Accused of High Mobile Money Taxes.

On July 23, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

The Government of Uganda has been accused of contravening the constitution by imposing a 10-percent exercise duty on money mobile withdrawal. Sectors blamed for the same include the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Joshua Tumwine, the complainant, seeks a declaration that by…

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On July 22, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Kenyan daily The Star has launched an e-paper set to operate on smartphone platforms such as Android, iOs, Blackberry OS, as well as on desktop PCs and tablets. The Star digital edition has various subscriptions to choose from: a weekly rate of…

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Business Connexion Appoints Issac Mophatlane as new chief

On July 16, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Business Connexion Group has announced Mr Issac Mophatlane as the company’s new chief effective 1 August 2014. He will take over the role of Mr Benjamin Mophatlane who passed away on 11 June 2014. Commenting on the appointment, BCX’s chairman Tony Ruiters said:…

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Internet Solutions adds 3 new PoPs to strengthen its African network

On July 16, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Internet Solutions (IS) has announced the addition of three Points of Presence (PoPs) to its widespread network across Africa. The new PoPs that are already available in Lesotho, Swaziland, and Malawi will enhance the company’s network accessibility and capability to better support…

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Samsung joins forces with WHO and GSMA to improve Healthcare access in Africa

On July 16, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

At least 15.5 million expectant women and mothers of young infants are expected to benefit from an mHealth initiative aimed at harnessing mobile technology towards reach, following a new partnership between Samsung, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the GSM Association (GSMA). Through…

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1,000 times faster than normal internet speeds a new reality

On July 14, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Internet users are set to enjoy 1,000 times faster than normal broadband internet speeds with estimated broadband speed of 10 gigabits per second. This will be about 10 times faster than Google Fiber that currently offers the fastest speeds in the market….

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Samsung Apps Rebrand To ‘Samsung Galaxy Apps’

On July 14, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones will now benefit from a revamped apps store called ‘Samsung Galaxy Apps’, which has more exclusive apps that allow for greater customization of mobile devices. The store that is available to over 130 million users across 161…

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Mi3 Smartphones Hit 10 million plus sales

On July 11, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Chinese Mi3 phones have hit 10 million plus sales, beating Apple in China.Manufactured by Xiami, the Mi3 phone uses customized version of Google’s Android operating system. The five-inch display smartphone comes with an inbuilt 16GB, 1080p IPS and a 2.3GHz Qualcomm snapdragon…

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Fraudulent Mobile Money Transactions by Staff cost MTN billions

On July 10, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Mobile telecoms operator MTN Uganda has a history of losses resulting from internal misappropriation of funds. In a number of cases, former employees — mainly trade developers, mobile money agents and cleaners of contracted cleaning agencies — have faced convictions for defrauding…

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Africa’s Mobile Broadcast App Provides Cheaper Streaming Costs.

On July 10, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Mobile subscribers across Africa will now enjoy cheap, fast and easy access mobile video content thanks to Tuluntulu app, a mobile platform designed to deliver more than 10-TV type channels with a wide range of content. Tuluntulu’s technology is developed with the…

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KCB, Safaricom Gear Up For Collaboration Push Towards A Cash-Lite Economy.

On July 9, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Leading mobile company Safaricom and the Kenya Commercial Bank Group have merged in a partnership expected to re-shape how tens of millions of consumers in Kenya access financial and telecommunication services. The two companies joining up in the strategic partnership follows in…

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East African country rally to institute low calling rates

On July 7, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

The East African Community (EAC) plans to harmonize regional calling rates to facilitate easy business operations among countries within the bloc. Among plans to launch pocket-friendly calling rates include working collaboratively with the regions communication technology leaders and telcos among other stakeholders…

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Nakuru County’s Controversial Wi-Fi Project ongoing

On July 7, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Nakuru County’s KSh200 million-worth Wi-Fi project will be rolled out to all areas around the central business district in August, the county’s government has said. The project faced unprecedented network coverage hitches that hindered its roll-out last month. The new development comes…

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Outdoor Advertisers Sue KENHA For Constitution Breach.

On July 3, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Outdoor Advertising Association of Kenya has gone to court over a policy that will see Advertising firms in major towns pay service fees to both county government and National Highway Authority which is against the constitution that only mandates only county governments…

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Equity’s MVNO Faces Yet Another Hurdle Set By Safaricom.

On July 3, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Safaricom, Kenya’s Leading telecommunication company has put out word against Equity bank’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator that was initially set to begin July and would see subscribers use special technology SIM cards designed to marry other SIMs. The firm’s CEO Bob Collymore…

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Chamasoft Faces Off Two Others In The Nairobi Smartcamp.

On July 1, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Today Tech4Africa will host IBM’s Smartcamp Nairobi event at the Bishop magua Centre for the three finalists Chamasoft, Tenacle SaaS and Synacor. The event bring’s people in tech to learn, get inspired and meet new people in the industry. Running in four…

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Gray Market In Kenya Responsible For Increased Mobile Handset Sales.

On June 30, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), Kenya has recorded a 21.5 per cent growth in the mobile handset market after the re-introduction of VAT on handsets in 2013 by the government which has seen the country’s unofficial market benefit from the move….

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VetAfrica App Set To Answer EastAfrican Farmers’ Predicaments.

On June 30, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Glasgow-based technology company, Cojengo in conjunction with Microsoft and its 4Afrika initiative have launched the VetAfrica app a technology outfit that aims at helping East African Farmers. The app will assist vets, animal health workers and farmers identify diseases affecting animals and…

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SMS Printer Technology To Save New-Borns in Cameroon.

On June 27, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Six hundred and eighty two testing centres in Cameroon will now have installed SMS printer thanks to the Clinton Foundation and MTN in a bid to curb late HIV diagnosis in new-borns through a cellular phone incorporated in the device. Clinton Foundation…

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Nigeria’s Nixit HealthMobile App To Expand Information Access To Web Service

On June 27, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Nigeria’s startup NIXIT whose flagship product is HealthMobile has broken ground in the healthcare sector whose bane has been traced to be poor information management leading to misdiagnoses and wrong self medication in a bid to help people make better-informed medication and…

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Huawei’s Ascend P7 beats Ascend P6 in sales.

On June 26, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

4G LTE-enabled Ascend P7 device is expected to register better sales compared to its predecessor Ascend P6 following sales of over 1 million units only in a span of one month. The china based company expects to sell 10 million units in…

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Econet Expands Its 4G Network With Plans Underway For 5G.

On June 26, 2014 by Shiko Gathoni

Wireless mobile operator Econet has hinted on plans to roll out 5G networks ahead of rival telecommunications company in a quest to increase efficiency and convenience to subscribers across the country. Econet will however begin expanding its current 4G to other areas…

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