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Tech Scene Kenya
If only other African governments could follow Rwanda on standards

It is funny how the issue of “network problems” has become an excuse for not returning calls or outright lies. It has become easy to say, “Simu yako ilikuwa mteja” ("Your phone could not be reached"). The network problems mean that calls never go through at first attempt. You have to try two or three times.  read more »

Tech Scene Kenya
Banks feeling the technology heat

For a long time, the importance and impact of technology to the ordinary Kenyan seemed like a pipe dream. It seemed like the Web site would never be accessible to the ordinary farmer. The way it was presented, it was so elitist that rural folks were overawed by the technology.  read more »

Tech Scene Kenya
Econet should just roll out the service

Econet Wireless is turning out to be a tired story. It is almost five years since the company got the license to operate in Kenya. The country has been waiting, but the company doesn't seem to break the jinx. From court cases to investor disagreements, Econet has seen it all.  read more »

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