Fairmont The Norfolk in Nairobi, which was closed due to the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic, is all set to re-open on April 1st 2022 and ready to host guests. https://twitter.com/sarahnmwangi/status/1498628092457271297?s=20&t=5FXNQvjH_H4oqoWMBxm3ow “We are pleased to announce that Fairmont the Norfolk will reopen on April 1st 2022 to welcome guests and visitors,” said Accor Kenya country general manager Mehdi Morad in a notice. “The hotel and Accor regional team have worked closely together to reopen the hotel and its facilities.” “Rest assured that the safety of our guests and employees is our first priority, and our team will continue to…
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David Indeje
David Indeje is the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a leading digital platform for East African business news. He oversees editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Indeje also consults on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while exploring AI’s impact on journalism. In addition, he serves as a communications officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
The historic resolution, titled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding Instrument,” was adopted with the conclusion of the three-day UNEA-5.2 meeting.
M-Pesa App, a digital lifestyle platform from Kenya’s leading telecommunications service provider Safaricom won “Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Living” at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2022 held in Barcelona. The M-PESA Super App was recognised for its innovative transformation of customers’ experience when using M-PESA and for the Mini-Apps feature which empower any business to provide services through a digital shop on the app. Safaricom also won a second award alongside Huawei and Close The Gap for the DigiTruck project under the “Outstanding Mobile Contribution to the UN SDGs” category. The DigiTruck is a smart truck powered by Safaricom’s…
With an aim to bring flagship-level technology, Oppo, a Chinese electronics brand says its new 5G router will be launched in the second half of 2022. It was announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona alongside its Supervooq fast charging technology. The new Oppo 5G CPE T2 updates the design of its router and adds recycled materials. Supporting Wi-Fi and LAN connections, the router runs the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF system. The 150W Supervooc flash charge system, which is set to premiere in Q2 on OnePlus smartphones, is built using direct charging technology with charge pumps, the system can…
Food delivery service, Bolt Food has expanded its services to Kiambu, Kikuyu, Ngong, Kiserian, Athi River and Kitengela towns allowing its customers to order via its platform. The move will expand Bolt Food’s delivery footprint in Kenya since its launch in March 2021. Kenya become the third country in Africa where Bolt food is currently available, after South Africa and Ghana. “Through this expansion, customers will have access to over 800 restaurants currently on the Bolt Food platform. These include Java, Chicken Inn, ArtCaffe, The Wine Company amongst others,” the firm said in an emailed statement. Bolt Food currently serves…
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia Plc, on Monday, announced a partnership with VMware (NYSE: VMW) to drive cloud adoption and transform its Ethiopian business. VMware Telco Cloud Platform enables service providers to rapidly deploy and efficiently operate multi-vendor CNFs and VNFs with agility and scalability across 5G and other networks that span from the core and the edge to the radio access network (RAN). “Building a world-class network in Ethiopia will unlock its economic potential as well as build a positive future for people across the country. We aim to contribute to the country’s digital transformation and inclusion for Ethiopians working with…