Microsoft are the Technology category sponsors at BAKE Awards 2018

Lena AnyuoloApril 25, 2018

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced that Microsoft are the Technology category sponsors in the BAKE Awards 2018. This year’s competition b...

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Microsoft is calling for entries to the Imagine Cup 2018 competition

Richard MureithiApril 13, 2018

Are you a student, can be able to code and looking to change the world? Microsoft is looking for you! Earlier this week Microsoft announced that they are lookin...

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Mawingu Networks & Microsoft 4Afrika launch AppFactory in Nanyuki

Lisa KahuthuMarch 26, 2018

Mawingu Networks, through a partnership with Microsoft 4Afrika, have successfully launched an AppFactory in Nanyuki. This is the 16th AppFactory to launch in Af...

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Kenyan IT sector policy formulation gets boost from Microsoft, Strathmore & Dalberg partnership

Staff WriterNovember 24, 2017

Earlier in the year Microsoft in partnership with Strathmore launched the Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre. Through the partnership, Microsoft sponsored the c...

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Microsoft launches Policy Innovation Center at Strathmore University

Lena AnyuoloOctober 5, 2017

As countries and industries across the world make the much-anticipated shift towards digital transformation, new and exciting advancements are underway. In a mo...

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NexTech Africa, Microsoft’s new African tech event, is coming to Nairobi

James WamathaiJanuary 12, 2017

Microsoft is bringing its new African technology event, NexTech Africa, to Nairobi. The event, which will take place on 2nd and 3rd February 2017, will bring to...

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Microsoft launches the “Hour of Code” a campaign to equip kids with basic coding skills

Richard MureithiDecember 6, 2016

The fact that technology has permeated almost every facet of our lives goes without question. As such it is important that every child who is in our education s...

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Microsoft solutions that SMEs should be using

James WamathaiJune 30, 2016

It's a proven fact that introducing technology in a business reduced costs and improves efficiency and service delivery. The cost factor is especially a key poi...

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Microsoft partners with Kenyan NGOs to increase computer science education

Richard MureithiApril 25, 2016

Microsoft Philanthropies last week announced grants for over 100 non profit organisations In 55 countries including I Choose Life Africa (ICL) and The African C...

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Microsoft launches Lumia 950, 650 and 550 phones in Kenya

Richard MureithiMarch 16, 2016

Microsoft has launched their latest offering of the Lumia range of phones which include Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950XL, Microsoft Lumia 650 and Microsoft Lumia 5...

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MTN launches a Microsoft powered Africa-wide cloud platform

Israel MuniuSeptember 9, 2015

In a bid to offer its customers a hybrid cloud solution serviced from its data centres, MTN Business has launched a pan-African cloud platform. Powered by Micro...

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Microsoft launches a new version of the Nokia 105

James WamathaiJune 4, 2015

Nokia 105 Microsoft launched a new version of the Nokia 105 which will come both in single SIM and dual SIM. The original Nokia 105 has sold more than 80 mi...

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Microsoft launches Lumia 640, Lumia 640XL and Lumia 430 in Kenya

James WamathaiMay 13, 2015

Mariam Abdulahi Microsoft Mobile GM and King'ori Gitahi Product Manager displays the Lumia 640 and 640 XL recently launched at the National Museum of Kenya ...

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Microsoft launches the Lumia 540

James WamathaiApril 16, 2015

Microsoft has launched a new entry level smartphone, the Lumia 540 Dual SIM. The Lumia 540 continues a recent Microsoft tradition of affordable pricing coup...

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Win a trip to South Africa with Microsoft Lumia

Nyambura NgugiFebruary 6, 2015

(L-R)Sharon Harris - Global sales strategylead for mobile, Celeste Muli-Gatheru - Marketing Manager, Mariam Abdulahi - Microsoft Mobile GM Microsoft has lau...

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Microsoft makes their devices more affordable with Lumia 435 and Lumia 532

James WamathaiJanuary 15, 2015

Microsoft has announced two new Lumias which are the most affordable Lumia devices to date. The two, Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, will come with Windo...

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Introducing the Nokia 215, Microsoft’s most affordable internet phone

James WamathaiJanuary 5, 2015

Microsoft has today announced the Nokia 215. Available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM, the 215 is the most affordable Internet-ready phone that Microsoft h...

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Microsoft branded Lumia 535 launched in Kenya

James WamathaiDecember 16, 2014

Microsoft has today launched the Lumia 535, which is the first Microsoft branded Lumia. The Lumia 535 will be available in Dual SIM and single SIM and will ...

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Microsoft launches the Lumia 730 & Lumia 830 in Kenya

Euticus MolaNovember 17, 2014

King’ori Gitahi, Microsoft Mobile Devices Operative Product and Devices Manager, and the GM Mariam Abdulahi dispaly the Lumia 730 and 830 at the Launch Af...

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Introducing the Microsoft Lumia 535

James WamathaiNovember 11, 2014

Microsoft has today announced the launch the Microsoft Lumia 535. The 535 becomes the first Microsoft branded to be launched after the tech giant bought out...

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Mariam Abdullahi is the new Microsoft Mobile Devices East Africa GM

Lulu AkakiOctober 13, 2014

Bruce Howe’s reign as Microsoft Devices general manager has come to an end. This comes after Microsoft made the announcement that Mariam Abdullahi would b...

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7 African start-ups to receive Microsoft innovation grants

Lulu AkakiOctober 6, 2014

Seven new African startups are set to receive funding, technical support and mentorship to fast-track their growth and provide a roadmap to highlight Afric...

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Microsoft announces new Lumia devices and Windows Phone Update

Euticus MolaSeptember 5, 2014

image via Lumia, Microsoft's flagship smartphone brand, have announced some new additions to the Lumia family as well as smart accessories and an update to ...

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UNDP and Microsoft Partner to Empower 200,000 Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia

Lulu AkakiAugust 19, 2014

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a collaborative agreement with Microsoft East Africa to enhance development activities in the are...

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Two Kenyan firms named to the 2014 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club

Lulu AkakiAugust 8, 2014

Two Kenyan based IT firms, CoreTEC Systems & Solutions and Techno Brain Ltd, have been named to the 2014 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club. The anno...

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Microsoft launches intellectual property portal

Lulu AkakiJuly 11, 2014

Louis Otieno, Corporate Affairs Director, Afrika Initiative; Microsoft Corporation (Centre) taking Juliana Rotich, Executive Director of Ushahidi (Left) and Ga...

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Microsoft launches TukoWorks, an employment and entrepreneurship website

Lulu AkakiJune 12, 2014

Following the introduction of an online portal called TukoWorks by Microsoft Corporation and Homeboyz Foundation, Kenyan youth are set to easily access info...

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Microsoft supported ZiDi app wins ICT Authority’s Innovation Award

Lulu AkakiMay 28, 2014

ZiDi has been named as this year’s Innovation Award Winner in the Health Care Delivery sector by the ICT Authority. ZiDi was developed by MicroClinic T...

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Microsoft expands cloud services for mobile

Lulu AkakiApril 1, 2014

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO Microsoft has announced several new and updated applications and services including Microsoft Office for iPad and free Office M...

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Microsoft OneDrive launches worldwide

Lulu AkakiFebruary 21, 2014

Microsoft has announced the global availability of OneDrive, its free, personal cloud storage service. Formerly known as SkyDrive, OneDrive gives people one...

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Microsoft International President to visit the Ihub

Euticus MolaJune 3, 2013

Jean-Philippe Courtois The President of Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois, shall be at the iHub on Tuesday the 4th of June from 4.15pm to 5.4...

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Microsoft and Huawei Partner To Launch Low Cost Windows Smartphone

Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2013

Via techweez Microsoft has today announced a low cost Windows phone 8 device in partnership with Huawei, the Huawei Ascend W1. The Ascend W1 is a 4 inch ...

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Nailab becomes Microsoft BizSpark Plus Partner

mwirigiJanuary 18, 2013

The Nailab has become a Microsoft Bizspark Plus partner. This places them in a select group of incubators, angel investors and venture funds that have a verifia...

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BAKE Experience With Microsoft Office 365

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2012

Ever heard about the Microsoft flagship cloud platform Office 365? Want to learn about it and how to effectively use it from Microsoft Experts? If yes, then...

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How African universities can fortify defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks.

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2024

When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn't the first to come to mind. But according to the latest editio...

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AI entrepreneurs hold the key to an era of unprecedented opportunity for Africa

Staff WriterOctober 14, 2024

It's exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we've witnessed a surge in innovation, with star...

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Digital Inclusion Through Gaming: Bridging the Technology Gap for African Youth

Staff WriterOctober 2, 2024

With the world's youngest population, Africa holds immense potential to shape its future through innovation and technology. More than 60 percent of its people a...

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The Business of Gaming: How African Youth Can Tap into a $300 Billion Industry

Staff WriterOctober 2, 2024

The global gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, projected to reach a staggering $300 billion by 2025. Africa, with its young and dynamic popul...

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Africa Fintech Summit is happening on 4-6 Sept in Nairobi

Grace MathekaSeptember 2, 2024

Kenya is hosting this year's edition of the Africa Fintech Summit from September 4th to 6th at the J.W. Marriott in Nairobi. The Summit will bring together Afri...

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Mimecast has acquired Aware in a move to boost AI-powered HRM capabilities

Grace MathekaAugust 16, 2024

Mimecast, a Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, has announced the acquisition of Aware, an AI collaboration security platform. The acquisition was made in a b...

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Xbox games hosts workshops to accelerate the video game industry in Africa

Grace MathekaAugust 6, 2024

Xbox recently concluded its Game Camp Africa workshop series across the continent. The two-day hybrid event was hosted physically in Nairobi, Kenya, Johannesbur...

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Mariam Abdullahi & Andrew Njoroge appointed to the NCBA Board

Samson NderiJuly 31, 2024

NCBA Group has announced that Mariam Abdullahi and Andrew Njoroge have been appointed to their board with effect from 1st August 2024. The two have been appoint...

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