Kenyan Local Digital Content: Challenges and Prospects

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Nov 082012
 

Local content is an expression and communication of a community’s locally generated, owned and adapted knowledge and experience that is relevant to the community’s situation.

There is a plurality of local content in Africa, but more often than not the content is never available in digital form or on digital platforms.

In Kenya, local digital content can be used to share and provide information on all aspects of the country’s socio-economic, political, cultural and religious aspects. This will help promote its interest in trade, investment, tourism, industries as well as promote local and international goodwill. Continue reading »

Are you a Ridiculously Awesome Developer? Mprep Needs You

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Oct 172012
 

MPrep (http://mprep.it/), a Nailab alumnus, want to add a developer to their team.  So read below and apply ONLY if ridiculously awesome :)

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MPrep aims to disrupt the educational status quo through widely-used mobile technology. We are an early-stage startup that has begun to make serious traction in the edtech world.  What we need now is another highly-committed person to add to our team: an experienced developer with serious knowledge building platforms using:

  • PHP/MySQL
  • Java Script
  • HTML/CSS
  • GIT Version

 

Main duties include:

 

• Interpreting user needs for platform updates

• Working with CTO to refine and manage the existing platform

• Developing and maintaining our website

• Coordinating with CTO to develop new versions of the platform

 

Must be dedicated, hard-working, honest, and passionate about education. Juggling experience and love of Breaking Bad a plus.

 

Please send CV and brief explanation of interest to kago@mprep.it if you are interested. Deadline  is on 7/11/2012. We will short list serious candidates, and notify those selected to interview.

 

12 Reasons Why Cloud Will Thrive In Africa

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Sep 252012
 

If you’re wondering what the future for Cloud technology in Africa looks like, the answer is bright. Very bright. There are many reasons why I believe Cloud as a technology will prosper in Africa –not just ideally but also practically and here are a few of them:

  1. Rising Exposure: The African market has for the past few years been getting a lot of exposure to new & increasingly advanced internet technologies. The increased familiarity with tech is making people more accustomed to & thus more receptive to advanced solutions like cloud. Continue reading »

Social Media Monitoring

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Sep 242012
 

Social Media Monitoring

Social networks are increasingly becoming part of our daily life and routine by the minute. The number of people joining social networks is also rapidly increasing. The time spent in social networks is also on the rise, and so is the amount of data and information shared.

Individuals are using social media to keep in touch with friends; celebrities use it to engage their fans, politicians to win supporters, and corporates to promote their brands. Continue reading »

The Kenyan Payment Space, Exploring Customer Options

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Sep 212012
 


KUSSD, Willy mwangi, nailabNationHela is the relatively new service launched by a partnership mainly between Nation Media Group and Diamond Trust bank. The platform, built by Craft Silicon enables the Kenyans living abroad to remit money to friends and family. After signing up the card will facilitate the owner to move money to Safaricom’s Mpesa, withdraw cash at any ATM via Visa and make payments at supermarkets.

On social media some of the early adopters, are talking about the service.  Apparently even for the big players, teething problems cannot be avoided.  The team @NationHela is working hard to resolve the issues being raised by their clients though. Continue reading »

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