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COVID-19 Conspiracy theories, Fake News & Misinformation
by Sam Wakobaby Sam WakobaThe Covid-19 period has undoubtedly been connected to so much misinformation and conspiracy theories about its origin, spread and vaccination…
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COVID-19Social mediaTech
TikTok releases fourth global transparency report
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuTikTok released its fourth global transparency report covering the last six months of 2020. This enhanced report provides visibility into…
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Tech
Tech solutions and Innovations that came up as a result of the Pandemic
by Val Lukhanyuby Val Lukhanyu2020 in as much as it was a challenging year in all aspects, it will go down as a year…
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The collaboration was in an attempt to help the country’s Ministry of Health in fighting against COVID-19. The Japanese government funded the creation of the three robots named Tumaini, Jasiri and Shujaa
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The new normal in 2020 was to work from home, due to the COVID-19 pandemic many people had to move their companies online this meant that people had online meetings, needed WiFi and had to import telecommunications equipment.
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The ministry of health has rolled out a new system that will be verifying COVID-19 certificates. COVID-19 has pushed traditional…
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There’s no doubt that everyone is desperately hoping that the Covid-19 vaccine will be found. Millions of people have lost their lives to the deadly virus and countries like U.S and U.K have been coming up with different
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Jumia and Airtel Kenya have partnered to allow Airtel Money users to pay for their Jumia purchases using the mobile…
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LifestyleTechnology
TikTok unveils global transparency report for H1 2020
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuTikTok has today released its transparency report for the first six months of 2020 a move to help promote a…
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COVID-19Tech
Google Maps is adding a new feature to show current outbreaks
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuGoogle Maps is working to add a new feature that will show users locations where they are at risk of…
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COVID-19
StarTimes, UNESCO in joint campaign against Mis-Information on COVID-19
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuUNESCO and StarTimes have joined hands in the campaign against disinformation and misinformation on the COVID-19 pandemic. UNESCO has been saddled…
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Covid-19 has caused havoc and torment around the world. With almost 15 million cases and over 600,000 deaths, governments around…
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The US Agency for International Development (USAID), through its local investment arm; Kenya Investment Mechanism, has partnered with Vital Capital…
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BankingCOVID-19
CBK extends free mobile money transactions to December
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has extended THE free mobile money transactions below 1,000 shillings to December 2020. This…
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Members of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) have called on the government to gradually and partially re-open the economy…
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BusinessCOVID-19
KCB temporarily closes Mvita Branch after staff tests positive for COVID-19
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuKCB Bank Kenya has temporarily closed its Mvita branch after one of the staff tested positive for COVID-19. The affected…
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AppleCOVID-19International EditionTechUS Edition
Apple to reopen several stores in the U.S and Canada this week
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuApple will be reopening more than 25 stores in the U.S. and 12 in Canada to add to the nearly…
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COVID-19social media
Twitter to allow employees work from home permanently
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuTwitter has told its employees that they work from home permanently even when the pandemic fades away. Out the 5000…
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COVID-19
Jack Ma Foundation donates third of COVID-19 medical supplies to Africa
by Sam Wakobaby Sam WakobaJack Ma Foundation has donated its third of medical supplies to Africa on Monday 27th April in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia…
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TechnologyTelcos
Liquid Telecom’s connectivity backbone ensures uninterrupted EAC operations
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuEast Africa Community (EAC) members continue to benefit from Liquid Telecom’s superior connectivity and digital solutions despite the Coronavirus pandemic.…
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Facebook has today launched a live gaming mobile app today for its users following the surge in video games surrounding…
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Tech
Google launches global emergency relief fund for local news publishers
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuGoogle has launched a global emergency fund for local news publishers through the Google News Initiative to support small and…
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LifestyleTech
KCB Bank commits KShs.150m for COVID-19 emergency fund
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuKCB Bank Kenya has contributed KShs.150 million towards emergency interventions to cushion vulnerable citizens affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced online Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) sessions to enable taxpayers access to all essential services…
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Startups
Three local firms team up to develop app for COVID-19 contact tracing
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuThree local firms have teamed to develop an application to help in the contact tracing of COVID-19 patients. Kenyans will…
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Telcos
Safaricom rolls out ‘Bonga For Good’ to support customers deal with COVID-19 impact
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuSafaricom has today rolled out Bonga For Good. An initiative that will see customers use Bonga Points to pay for…
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Startups
Tala launches Ksh 605 million fund to support Kenyans in the COVID-19 crisis
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuTala has today announced a Ksh 605Million COVID-19 fund to boost Kenyan businesses and communities during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.…
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Entertainment
StarTimes launches dedicated program on Coronavirus pandemic
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuStarTimes has introduced a new dedicated television program aimed at sharing the latest information about coronavirus pandemic. The program will…
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Business
Facebook to help small businesses keep the lights on during COVID -19 Pandemic
by Val Lukhanyuby Val LukhanyuFacebook is taking the challenge to keep people and small businesses safe and informed by making sure everyone has accurate…
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