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Digital Highjacking at Sea

Gilitics Media — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:27:30 +0000

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Ambassadors Praise Tech Innovation at Close the Gap IT Facility in Mombasa

Allan Kai — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:07:06 +0000

By Shirley Wandera In a visit to the Close the Gap IT Asset Disposition facility in Jomvu, Mombasa, the United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, alongside Belgian Ambassador Peter Maddens and Japan Ambassador Okaniwa Ken, yesterday inspected the cutting-edge processes driving its commitment to sustainable technology practices.

Innovation and Sustainability Shine as Curtains Close at the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit

Gilitics Media — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:46:12 +0000

By Patrick Chiriba and Ian Kiptoo The second edition of the Blue Economy Investment and Innovation Summit concluded yesterday at Sote Hub, Nyali, amidst the backdrop of heavy rain in Mombasa. The main summit, a flagship event within the week-long series, was opened by the Slovak Ambassador to Kenya, Katarína Leligdonova, signifying international participation and support for the blue economy’s growth and innovation in Kenya. The day featured insightful speeches from prominent figures and a pivotal panel discussion that delved deep into the intricacies of the blue economy. The panel discussion, a key highlight of the day, covered various aspects, including skills development, investment opportunities, digitization, and government involvement in the blue economy.

Mombasa Beach Cleanup and Eco-Friendly Transportation Promote the Blue Economy

Allan Kai — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:32:22 +0000

Mombasa's stunning coastline, a gem in Kenya's blue economy, has been the focus of diligent care and preservation efforts. The second day of the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit brought together many dedicated individuals with a shared purpose: cleaning and conserving this vital coastal environment. The beach cleanup served as a testament to the commitment of various stakeholders, including Baus Taka, Sote Hub, and the County Government of Mombasa, in safeguarding the ocean and its ecosystems.

Seeds of Tomorrow: Teens harnessing technology to fight climate change

Allan Kai — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:02:51 +0000

By Ian Kiptoo The climate crisis in Africa is a cancer slowly eating away. The continent is experiencing the devastating effects of climate change in various ways. Rising Temperatures lead to heatwaves, droughts, and desertification. According to reports by the UN, more than 2.7 million people were displaced by drought, and 5 million children were malnourished in the […]

CS Owalo chairs high-level meeting to boost Kenya’s digital economy

admin — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:34:37 +0000

By Patrick Chiriba Information, Communications, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has underscored the importance of consultation, cooperation, and coordination between the national and county governments in efforts to make Kenya the digital hub of Africa. Speaking in Mombasa, when he chaired a consultative meeting with key players in the country’s ICT industry, the […]

Kenya Innovation Bridge Launched in Mombasa

Gilitics Media — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 07:25:25 +0000

Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and The Swahili Pot Hub Foundation (SPH), yesterday launched the Kenya Innovation Bridge (KIB) platform. The launch took place at Swahili Pot Hub. It was graced by dignitaries including, Dr. Mbwarii Kame, the County Executive Committee Member - Education, Mr. Anwar Ahmed, County Chief Officer ICT, Swahilipot Hub Chief Operating Officer, Atrash Ali, and Mr. George Masila, KeNIA, Communication and Partnership lead (Senior Corporate Communications) among others.

End of fax machines in UK offices

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:10:23 +0000

UK’s communications regulator OFCOM, has proposed to end the use of Fax machines in UK offices and replace it with Internet Protocol [IP] technology. According to a report from the BBC, OFCOM upon consulting with other stakeholders, found it necessary to end the use of Fax machines in UK offices, and replace them with IP technology, by 2023. BT and KCOM are two Hull based telecom universal service providers esta

Reduced charges for 2022 Mombasa ASK Show

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:07:26 +0000

The assistant chairperson of Mombasa ASK, Mr. Peter Odera announced reduced entrance charges for the show as a way to entice attendance and as consideration of the hard economic times faced by Kenyans.

Revolutionizing urban transport – Electric mass transit bus, Nairobi

Allan Kai — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:16:16 +0000

Roam, a Kenyan – Swedish green mobility company has launched a 77-seat electric bus at the Nairobi green park terminal in an effort to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly transport in the city.

During the launch, Dennis Wakaba, Roam Project coordinator said that the mass transit bus is designed to help “shift towards better public transport, where we can have people ride in comfort and enjoy the ride with a clear conscience because we are talking about zero emissions.”