Uganda has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 East African Community (EAC) Games, which will take place from December 5 to 17. Preparations are already underway, with a joint committee expected to meet next month to finalize logistics under the coordination of the EAC Secretariat. Teams will also be provided with training facilities…
The United States has added two Chinese semiconductor firms to its trade blacklist, accusing them of acquiring American chipmaking tools for Chinaโs largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). The Commerce Department announced that GMC Semiconductor Technology (Wuxi) Co. and Jicun Semiconductor Technology were placed on the Entity List for supplying equipment to SMIC Northern…
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa successfully partnered with Safaricom PLC to power the Safaricom Gaming Conference through LG OLED and QNED TVs, an event that brought together gamers, developers, tech innovators, and industry leaders to shape the future of gaming in Kenya and the region. Held at the Michael Joseph Centre, the conference drew hundreds…
Sophos hasย released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates. Yet, these gains are accompanied by mounting pressures on IT teams,…
Sophos, the cybersecurity firm, has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Education report, revealing both progress and persistent challenges in the sectorโs fight against cyberattacks. The global survey of 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders shows schools and universities are making measurable strides in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, reduced recovery costs,…
[Photo Credits: SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images] M-PESA runs on certainty. For years, a familiar ping has been the seal on every transaction: money sent, money received, deal done. This week, that rhythm faltered. Customers transferred funds five, six times without a single confirmation. The money moved and sometimes didnโt, but the silence left people…
Uganda is preparing to host Africaโs first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) factory. The Aeonian Project, a 100MW hyperscale facility inside the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant on the River Nile, will redefine how African data is processed and applied. Most African data today is handled abroad, leaving the continent dependent on foreign infrastructure. The Aeonian Project…
Kenya and its neighbors are witnessing a shift in connectivity, driven by the latest move from Pan-African telecom provider Paratus Group. The companyโs East Africa expansion is more than just laying cablesโitโs a push to connect businesses, communities, and the wider region to reliable, high-speed networks. The Paratus East Africa expansion spans Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda,…
Social Health Authority Headquarters. Photo/SHA The Social Health Authority (SHA) manages the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Primary Health Care Fund (PHCF), and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCF). SHIF covers a range of services, including screening, mental health support, and cancer screening. On the other hand, ECCIF covers significant costs for emergency…