Students from Pwani University made a long trip to say goodbye to their friend Albert Ojwang. They traveled from Kilifi County all the way to Kokwanyo village for his funeral. The young people gathered around a white tent where his body rested. Many cried as they looked at their former classmate one last time. Some hugged each other for comfort during the sad ceremony.
Albert was much more than just another student on campus. The 31-year-old man worked as a teacher and wrote blogs online. He came from Kakoth village and studied languages and religion at the university. Albert led the Luo Students Association and helped other students with their problems. He stayed close to younger students even after he finished school.
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Orange Middle East and Africa just released their 2024 responsibility report called Cultivating Impact. The telecom giant operates across 17 countries and wants to show how they help local communities. Their main goal focuses on putting people first when building digital technology. The company believes everyone deserves access to internet services and mobile phones. Orange works hard to bring these tools to remote villages where people need them most.
The telecom company employs 18,000 workers who participate in community projects through their OrangeEngageforChange program. These employees volunteer for local causes that make real differences in people's lives. Orange Digital Centers have already trained over one million people...
Nigeria's universities are about to get a massive tech makeover thanks to a huge cash injection from France. The National Universities Commission teams up with the French Development Agency to launch their Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project on July 1st at a major event in Abuja. French officials are pumping 38 million euros into this digital revolution that will transform how students learn across the country. Ten federal universities won the chance to participate after a tough competition process. Education Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa will join French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier and other top officials for the official kickoff.
This project tackles serious problems that have plagued Nigerian universities for years. Schools lack proper teaching...
Dubai Municipality kicked off its summer program for young students who want to learn job skills. The Future Talents program takes 200 kids from high schools and colleges for hands-on training. Students spend four weeks working eight hours each day at different city departments. The program teaches them real work experience that matches what they study at school. Dubai officials want to prepare local youth for future careers.
High school students joined the program for the first time this year. Last summer only 60 college kids participated across 16 different departments. The city expanded the program to help more young people learn about government work. Students practice skills like talking to coworkers and showing up on time. They...
Kenya's top tech minister William Kabogo cut the ribbon at a brand new government office. The fresh data protection center opened its doors to serve people around Nyeri and the Mount Kenya area. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait showed up for the big day along with other government officials. ICT Authority Board Director Salvio Wambugu joined the celebration with Regional ICT Officer James Mburu. The new office gives local people a place to handle their privacy concerns without traveling far from home.
Citizens can walk into the Nyeri office when companies misuse their personal information. Businesses will find help understanding the country's data protection rules from 2019. The office staff will answer questions about digital...
Kenya's mobile phone companies made their move at a government meeting on June 26th. The big telecom players sat down with Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke to talk business. Airtel Kenya, Safaricom, Telkom Kenya, and other major firms brought their wish list to the table. They want the government to cut taxes and make phones cheaper for everyone. The meeting happened under the Global System for Mobile Communications Association banner.
The phone companies asked for lower taxes on calls, data, and mobile money services. They want the government to drop all taxes on cheap smartphones that poor people can actually afford. The firms also want to scrap the 50 shilling fee that people pay for new SIM...
Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission rolled out a game-changing artificial intelligence system that transforms how people register businesses. The new portal makes starting a company faster and easier than ever before. Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji announced the breakthrough at a major meeting in Port Harcourt. Business owners can reserve names as quickly as setting up an email account. The smart system gives instant approvals and suggests backup names when needed.
The revolutionary platform lets entrepreneurs register using just their National Identification Number from a director or owner. Full business registration takes less than 30 minutes from name picking to certificate printing. An AI photo matching system kicks in...
Vodacom Business just scored a major tech victory at Sasol's massive fuel plant in Secunda. The telecom giant rolled out a cutting-edge Mobile Private Network that connects thousands of workers across the sprawling industrial site. This high-tech setup gives Sasol complete control over their communications without relying on public networks. The new system handles safety monitoring and equipment tracking like never before. Plant managers can keep tabs on everything from their control rooms.
The fuel company needed to link up 3,000 employees without spending millions on Wi-Fi towers everywhere. Vodacom's smart network solution solved this headache with one powerful system that covers the entire facility. Workers can communicate...
Nigeria's top tech boss rolled out the red carpet for Japan's ambassador at his Abuja office. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi runs the National Information Technology Development Agency and met with Ambassador SUZUKI Hideo for serious digital talks. The two countries want to team up on technology deals that could transform Nigeria's tech scene. They chatted about building digital skills and training workers for the future. This meeting shows Nigeria means business when it comes to global tech partnerships.
The ambassador and tech chief focused on areas where both nations can win. Technology innovation topped their agenda as they mapped out ways to boost Nigeria's digital economy. They discussed creating new investment opportunities and sharing...
