Keeping Films for Children and Youth in Focus
Technology news from Kenya and other African countries.
By Khalifa Hemed Published December 4, 2018 A new partnership to develop Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) throughout Africa has been announced. RELATED:Why Lola Kenya Screen Focuses on Children and Youth Internet Society, a not-for-profit organization that says it is ‘dedicated…
By Irene Gaitirira Published September 15, 2018 A short film festival that is set to celebrates its eighth edition with more than 300 films, 80 industry-led masterclasses, networking sessions and special events runs November 7 – 11, 2018. Audiences in…
By Khalifa Hemed Published September 3, 2018 The power of technology and fashion have combined in a thought-provoking project that not only demonstrates how data can transform African cities but has resulted in the creation of unique, stylish and smart…
By Irene Gaitirira Published August 11, 2018 African institutions of higher learning should adapt their curriculum to enable technology-driven farmers and to focus on agribusiness entrepreneurship for young people, rising beyond theories to application. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African…
By Abdi Ali Published August 8, 2018 Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has become a burial ground for cinema. As you walk along the streets of the city that is also known as City in the Sun, old cinema buildings…
By Irene Gaitirira Published July 29, 2018 Travel and accommodation prices are expected to rise around the world in 2019. A report by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) that is touted as being the voice of the global business travel…
By Irene Gaitirira Published July 27, 2018 US$100 million of fundraising has been injected into Africa’s bourgeoning financial technology (fintech) and mobile payments sector in 2018. RELATED:Mobile Money Users Pocket US$2.3 Million Quoting a financial institution known as Ecobank, TMT…
By Irene Gaitirira Published July 28, 2017 China is set on providing training and jobs for African youth, setting up television programme production and dubbing centres in African countries and bringing satellite television programmes to villages across the continent. Pang…
By Irene Gaitirira Published May 15, 2017 A professional African footballer has been appointed Brand Ambassador by a leading global software company. Victor Moses, Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player, shall represent Opera Software AS of Norway that…
By Iminza Keboge Published March 4, 2017 The winner of the world’s largest award for literature for children and youth in 2017 shall be announced on April 4, 2017. Known as the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) and founded on…