One of the reasons why Kenya introduced 25 percent duty on imported used computers was to cultivate local innovation. The government pointed to the Madaraka PC project as one of the ways locals would promote locally produced PCs instead of importing used ones. read more »
It is not easy being Paul Kukubo, CEO of the Kenya ICT Board. He is expected to ensure that the government makes the right technology decisions and at the same time keep the local and international software developers and vendors happy. read more »
South Africa leads in most of the technology challenges; the students participate in huge numbers and give the working techies a run for their experience. read more »
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.
“We are not going to do something stupid or silly; we must take care of the bottom-line and ensure a healthy balance sheet,” said Michael Joseph. read more »
