Huduma Number Card Will Make The National Id Card Obsolete Issuing Date And Details Revealed

Starting December 1st, 2020 the Huduma Number cards will start being issued countrywide and effectively replacing National Identity Cards. Speaking of National ID cards, the government will phase them out by December 12, 2021 as stated by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru. The CS added that SMS messages will be sent to the people whose cards are ready. The text will have information on where to collect your Huduma Number card....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 365 words · Laura Bean

I M And Mobikash Have Signed A Banking Agency Pact

December 26, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Juan Dean

Ifixit S Teardown Of The Apple Airpods Pro 2 Reveals That They Have A Short Lifespan

Like their predecessors, Apple’s most recent earbuds are impossible to fix, although other manufacturers have demonstrated that there are ways to make earbuds repairable. Better sound and a few new capabilities are promised by the Apple AirPods Pro of the second generation, but the style hasn’t changed. Unfortunately, as the iFixit deconstruction video demonstrates, this also applies to the construction. The wireless earbuds’ plastic housing can hardly be opened without breaking it....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 173 words · Christine Castro

Infinix Launches Thenexthero Smartphone Zero 2 In Nigeria

Designed in Paris and Shanghai, The Infinix Zero 2 comes on the heels of the successful roll out and impressive acceptance and patronage of the Infinix Zero. The new product, which is specifically targeted at the students, youths and young professionals, is designed to address the demands of this segment of the market, which craves trendier variants of phones. Designed with a Kevlar back cover that is ultra-strong, light, flexible, 5 times stronger and lighter than steel and 118 g in weight which fits perfectly in the palm of your hand....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 490 words · Harlan Paul

Innovation Summit To Take Place In Nairobi In November

Kenya has been known to be a country that has many academicians and with the power of education we have managed to do so much. But getting a degree is not enough anymore. It has been noted that there are many innovative Kenyan people that were lagging behind because they lacked support. Recently there have been different organizations that have been supporting entrepreneurs as long as they have the right plan....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 370 words · Horace Bettencourt

Instabug Secures 46 M Series B Fund To Build Mobile Observability And Performance Monitoring Platform

The new funding, will enable Instabug to continue to executing its mission of serving engineering teams with performance metrics and issue visibility, and product teams with customer insights and direct user feedback. By adding to its existing proactive issue detection, advanced debugging, and alert management capabilities, Instabug is building the first mobile observability and performance monitoring platform. Omar Gabr, CEO and co-founder of Instabug said, “Mobile applications and our interactions with them have been evolving for almost 15 years, but only in the past few have these interactions become the primary way we interface with brands and services all around us....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 457 words · Adam Harvey

International Narcotics Control Board Urges Improved Controls And Regulations On Social Media And Illicit Drug Use

In its annual report, released on Thursday, the INCB notes increasing evidence of a link between exposure to social media and drug use, which disproportionately affects young people, the main users of social media platforms, and an age group with relatively high rates of drug abuse. The report also calls on the private sector to moderate and self-regulate their platforms and limit the advertisement and promotion of the non-medical use of drugs....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 507 words · Mel Wigginton

Introducing The Surface Laptop Studio Built For Windows 11

Surface Laptop Studio features a new ultra-durable Dynamic Woven Hinge, allowing it to transition from one mode to another seamlessly. In Laptop mode, enjoy a first-class typing experience with a full keyboard and Precision Haptic touchpad. In Stage mode, the 14.4” PixelSense touchscreen display is pulled forward to the perfect angle for gaming, streaming, docking, or presenting to clients. With the keyboard covered, immerse yourself in the display and interact with Surface Slim Pen 2, touch or touchpad....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Paul Bryson

Iphone 13 All Models Will Have Bigger Photograph Modules

Apple has reportedly changed the photo setup of all its new iPhone 13 models compared to the previous generation. In particular, the devices would benefit from larger sensors. iPhones the same size as iPhone 12s? Some manufacturers of accessories already use molds and chassis of the upcoming iPhone 13, and in particular, shells, to anticipate the design and production of the protections, which can thus be marketed from the launch of the next generation of iPhone....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 261 words · Lauren Avers

Iphone 15 Ultra A Significant Gap With A Range Come 2023

There will be a makeover with the anticipated iPhones come 2023. Many hope that the Cupertino firm will “ at least” consider the move to USB-C and the potential replacement of the Pro Max with a new Ultra variant. There is little doubt that up until this point, when Apple employed this phrase, it meant a genuine separation from the rest of a line. Consider the Apple Watch Ultra or the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra as examples of items significantly separating themselves from the competition....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 184 words · Tyrone Thompson

Is It Worth Trying New Casino Games In 2022

Some will be happy enough going from title to title as they may find that it can keep their overall gaming experience continuing to be as best as it can, whilst others will feel that sticking to the same titles and games will mean they already have the best experiences without the need to look for alternatives. Naturally, there are arguments that can be had for both, which is what we will look at in this article: Why it is worth trying new casino games in 2022 For many, 2022 is the year in which new casino games should be tried and tested out!...

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 484 words · Howard Kilpatrick

Jalo Is Providing Businesses With Delivery Service

Jalo wants to help out, and make it possible for you to handle all your shipping and delivery needs on one platform.The platform was launched to be the easiest way to send anything anywhere. Jalo offers three kinds of delivery services to meet the needs of various clients. There’s the Hyperlocal Delivery (within city deliveries), Long Distance Delivery (Nationwide and International Delivery) and Specialised Delivery (Time Sensitive and Critical Parcels)....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 252 words · Robert Chandler

Jambojet Launches A Price Comparison Tool For Its Customers

The ‘low fare finder’ allows customers to see a wider range of fare options and the offer days at a glance compared to other systems that require travelers to search each day to find this information. This gives access to wider range of cheaper fares and is time saving. “We are glad to be the first airline in Kenya to offer this valuable functionality. This service is a demonstration of our quest to always offer easy and affordable travel options to as many Kenyans as possible,” said Jambojet Chief Executive Officer Willem Hondius....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 208 words · Stephen Charbonneau

Jobberman Brightermonday See An Increase In Virtual Recruitment Remote Work Due To Covid 19

The report, dubbed Impact of COVID-19 Job Reports explore factors such as trending industries/sectors, trending roles, trending skills, trending salaries/benefits, major trends caused by COVID-19 and job market trends and forecasts for Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. According to Hilda Kragha, Managing Director of ROAM Africa Jobs, “These reports not only highlight the impact of the pandemic, but also serves as a guide for all employers to assess how they deal with change....

December 26, 2022 · 3 min · 478 words · Rose Smith

Journey Wellness A Digital Wellness Healthcare Platform Launches To Revolutionize Wellness Healthcare In South Africa

The Journey Wellness platform uses a revolutionary new approach to offering Ultra-Personalised, Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Healthcare to transform the way medical aid schemes, consumers and corporates offering employee benefits as part of their EAP (Employee Assistance Programmes) view their current healthcare offering. “Globally, an ever-increasing portion of healthcare spend and focus is shifting to promote wellness and wellbeing, rather than responding to illness,” says Lara Wayburne, a respected Healthcare Actuary consulting to Cortex Logic and part of the development team of the Journey Wellness Platform....

December 26, 2022 · 4 min · 652 words · Charlene Larson

Kagiso Khaole Appointed As New Gm For Uber Ssa

Kagiso joined Uber in 2021 where he led mobility operations across SSA, and has previously worked in several industries, including e-Commerce, Software and Services, Consumer Electronics, Management Consulting, Insurance and Banking. This makes Kagiso well positioned to further grow the business in the region, which is operational in over 50 cities across South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Uganda. Hiemstra adds, “Kagiso’s contribution to the rides business has been nothing short of excellent, and I am confident that our SSA region will continue to grow from strength to strength under his leadership....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 222 words · Brandon Floyd

Kenya S B2B Platform For Retail Distribution Marketforce Lays Off 9 Of Staff

According to MarketForce CEO Tesh Mbaabu , the layoffs which happened in July were a part of a reorganization strategy in Kenya ,one of its five markets besides Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. The company had more than 600 employees but had to let go 54 of its overall workforce , mainly from field sales, supply chain and customer experience departments. Although some of these roles were instrumental to MarketForce’s growth over the past year as the company concentrated its efforts on onboarding thousands of merchants to its RejaReja platform, the CEO said they had become redundant as the the company wants to drive more revenue per merchant....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 408 words · Richard Tomlinson

Kenya S Blackpay Launches To Ensure Safety For Online Buyers Merchants

“Our mission is to ensure you are safe when you buy and sell online. We guarantee that you will be able to pay and get paid when you buy or sell on the web,” Ameyo told TechMoran. “That is why we innovate intuitive yet simple tool to help you trade. Our service helps you easily upgrade your business world with tools you already know and trust, like M-PESA.” Banking on the increasing uptake of the internet in Kenya and e-commerce plus the surging use of mobile money especially M-PESA, Ameyo says he sat down with his team at Arena Systems to help enable business, access convenience and thrive on simplicity....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Jacob Ray

Kenya S Brck Acquires Rival Isp Surf And Parent Company Everlayer

The company said in a statement on its website that the acquisition will enable BRCK to take off-the-shelf routers, partner with local ISPs, and roll out network faster into fiber-connected locations. The statement read, “One of the great advantages that we were looking for was an ability to have a fixed WiFi strategy to add to our transportation and edge compute model. All of this will run the Moja platform, so there is a seamless user experience between public locations and public transportation....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 175 words · Elizabeth Adams

Kenya S Lami Wants To Revolutionize Traditional Insurance With New Digital Distribution Channels

Lami’s preprotery technology lowers insurance distribution costs, reduces insurance premiums and helps reach a wider population in Kenya. Founded by Jihan Abass, Lami delivers insurance services that are fully digitized through distribution channels in the right context, targeting new age distribution channels like online platforms, digital logistics companies, banking apps, etc. New digital younger customers are the target for Lami as they are well conversant with the current digital channels....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 315 words · Wade Hobbs