Category: Technology

Best Places To Get Remote Online Jobs

Sichwa News

It is a generation where everything is digital. Both young and old have become weary of classical job searching and now others are recking millions working online. According to an expert getting a genuine online haven’t been easy either as many job seekers end up being scammed while in the process of accessing online jobs. First and foremost, you must know the red flags of a fake online job. The signs of an ingenuine jobs include; It is also recommended that before you apply for a job you should check…

Here are the top 5 phone companies that made more money in Africa in Q3 of 2023

Sichwa News

A recent report by Canalys, a global research firm, released on the 18th of December 2023 has revealed the top five phone companies that have had the biggest sales in the last four months of 2023. These companies have successfully managed to deploy effective marketing, navigating the complex cultural nuances to gain acceptance and brand trust. They have also achieved this partnership with local celebrities, influencers local businesses. Below are the top 5 companies; Rank Phone Company Shipments (millions) Market Share (%) 1. Transsion 8.6 48% 2. Samsung 4.6 26%…

How the government plans to stem out Mulot Online scammers

Elijah Kancholi
online Fraud / Hacking

Mulot Village in Bomet County has hit headlines as the hotbed for online scammers in the country, specifically mobile money fraud. Data from The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Points that most online scammers came from Mulot villages; Mulot Central, Mulot Olomirani and Mulot Sunset. The Government has therefore launched a 100 million software facility in Mulot, Bomet county, a flagship project of the Kenya National Digital Master plan. The facility is aimed to tap on the digital skills of youths in the area and act as a way of…

Opportunity for Kenyan youth entrepreneurs in Rwanda, how to apply

Elijah Kancholi

A foundation by Allan and Gill Gray is calling for new application for the 3rd Cohort of Jasiri Talent Investor program based in Rwanda. The program is opened for 55 entrepreneurs aged between 25 and 35 for a one year mentorship program. Successful applicants will be given the right training and mentorship to launch high end businesses in Nairobi. The candidates will also be accorded monthly stipend during the training “We believe responsible entrepreneurship is at the center of community transformation. We encourage young achievers who aspire to realise their…

Raila will beat Ruto in round one – CS Joe Mucheru says

Erwin Mutuku

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has said that he does not believe the August election will go for a run-off but rather Azimio presidential candidate will defeat William Ruto in the first round of the elections. The CS was speaking on Inooro TV on Sunday. He said that polls and words going round points to Raila’s first Round victory. “Baba will emerge top, that is what I see, as Mucheru and not as the government. This is based on personal experience and what I can see,” Mucheru said. The CS also…

With Sim-Swap fraud becoming common, this is how to remain secure

Elijah Kancholi

With the recent rise of Sim-Swap in the country, it’s high time everyone knows how to be smart and not to fall victim. Sim-swap fall under the categories of identity theft and  through it, the fraudsters are able to register an existing number on a new SIM card then be in a position to intercept notifications, one-time passwords, online banking profile and transactions as well as changing the account security settings. One of such scenario is a common case when people we’ve known wake up one early morning to realize…

Just for $5.81 Argentinian Citizen buys the country’s google domain after its ownership expired

Erwin Mutuku

“I want to clarify that I entered https://nic.ar I saw the name of https://google.com.ar available and I legally bought it accordingly!” Nicolas Kuroña, the man who bought the country’s domain tweeted on wednessday night. On wednessday, an Argentinian citizen bought th country’s google domain ‘google.com.ar’ for a mare 540 Argentine Pesos ($5.81) just a few hours after it’s ownership expired making it publicly available for any new buyer. During that time, the whole country could not use the search engine ‘google.com.ar’. The buy by Kuroña did not however affect Google’s…

Andela expands to new regions outside Africa

Teresa Chepkemoi

Andela has announced expansion in sourcing engineering talents from other world regions in a move that will see its clients tap into global expertise. Andela has been connecting software engineers with business opportunities globally. Applicants to Andela from outside Africa have increased by 750% in the last six months. Despite growth in global talent pool, Africa also recorded a 500% growth in the past six months. “Andela’s mission is to connect brilliance with opportunity. This expansion has always been part of our long term roadmap, and we’re excited that the…

Want to sign up for Elon Musk’s Satellite- Internet Service? Here is how

Sichwa News

Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX says that Starlink is now available to a limited number of users per coverage area. Stalink has a mission to provide high speed low-latency broadband internet to its users. “Starlink is now delivering initial beta service both domestically and internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the populated world in 2021. During beta, users can expect to see data speeds vary from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms in most locations over the next several months as we enhance…

Kenya targets to export its locally manufactured firearms

Erwin Mutuku

President Kenyatta on Thursday launched a Ksh 4billin firearm factory in Ruiru. The firearm production facility will see Kenya Join world players in firearm manufacturing business. The factory will be in a position of producing 12,000 assault rifles per year with 60 percent of its local input drawn from local resources. During the launch of the facility, President Kenyatta noted that with the weapons factory in the country, the cost of acquiring weapons will be much lower and the facility will also provide jobs for thousands of youths in the…