Author: David Indeje

The 2020 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF)  will be hosted virtually this year on October 29.  The forum takes place at the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has brought the unprecedented need for embracing a new normal. This year’s Global IGF theme is “Internet for human resilience and solidarity” Proposed theme for the Kenyan IGF is the “Internet for human resilience and solidarity.” “This is an important issue in light of the role the Internet has played during the COVID-19 Pandemic which has ravaged the entire globe. Some of the envisioned sub-themes are data; inclusion; and trust,” says…

Kenya’s National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS), popularly known as Huduma Namba, cards are now ready for rollout. However, this will depend on whether Parliament vets and approves the Data Commissioner according to the Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i  who said the NIIMS process is complete and awaiting rollout. “Your Excellency I am happy to report that the Huduma Namba process is complete and Kenyans will start receiving their cards as soon as Parliament approves data commissioner nominee,” Matiangi said during the 11th Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County Tuesday. He added, “This issuance will be…

Two Kenyans, Ben Udoto, and Malik Khaemba have been honored by CES Canada, a charity that supports communities in western Kenya for their outstanding service and dedication to the youth. Michael Frederiksen, President-CES Canada says their focus on education, community health, clean water, and agriculture has helped to raise economic growth and create employment opportunities for youth in 45 schools across Kenya. “The impact of building a new Musaga Secondary School, providing ten clean water projects, and creating three secondary school farm projects has received praise from community leaders. 140 elementary schools (60,000 children) have received medical treatments for worms…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised upwards its 2020 real gross domestic product (GDP) projections for Kenya in its latest World Economic Outlook. Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand one percent this, up from a negative one percent projected in June due to its diversified economy. It also expects the country’s GDP growth to expand by 4.7 percent in 2021. Kenya’s Second-quarter 2020 real GDP shrunk 5.7 percent dragged down by the Services sector which was greatly impacted by theCovid-19 containment measures in the review period. Sub Saharan Africa will grow at an estimated -3 percent with Nigeria and Angola…

Delta International FZE, an infrastructural and industrial conglomerate operating across the East African region, is set to acquire an 84 percent majority stake at Nairobi Business Ventures (NBV) for KSh83 million. Shares of the firm are currently suspended from trading at Nairobi Securities Exchange for one month to allow the conclusion of the transaction. “Allot and issue up to a maximum of 415,000,000 ordinary shares of KES 0.50 each in the Company (“New Shares”) to Delta International FZE, subject to payment by Delta International FZE of the aggregate subscription price of KES 83 million (being KES 0.20 per New Share),…

Facebook rolled out Marketplace, a feature that allows users to discover, buy, and sell items on its platforms in Kenya.  According to Facebook, users will easily buy and sell things, especially at a time when businesses have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Mercy Ndegwa, Facebook Head of Public Policy for East & Horn of Africa said the organisation is optimistic that the product will complement the growing e-commerce market.  “We had already seen people buying and selling with each other on Facebook, so we decided to launch Facebook Marketplace; a safe and convenient destination in the Facebook app…