Today's top stories from Computerworld Kenya...

Safaricom pretax profits up by 2.2 percent
Safaricom has recorded a rise in pre-tax profits to 8.9 billion Kenyan shillings (US$121 million) for the six months ending September 30, a 2.2 percent increase from the 8.7 billion shillings recorded over a similar period last year.

UbuntuNet Alliance opens its doors to NRENs
The UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking has invited all African National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to join the alliance in order to enjoy broadband connectivity.

Tunisia to host ICT 4 All Forum
The third edition of the ICT 4 All Forum will be held in Hammamet, Tunisia, on Nov. 27 and 28.

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Safaricom feels the heat
It may be more than Safaricom is willing to admit, but the competition seems to be poking holes into the Safaricom strategy, which may force them to rethink.