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CCTV to replace traffic police in Nairobi from March 2014

Nairobi roads and roundabouts will no longer be manned by traffic police as has been the case over the years following the installation of CCTV cameras on traffic lights that will monitor and control traffic.

Mobile East Africa 2014 set for Nairobi from February 12 – 14

Mobile East Africa 2014, the fourth East African edition of the interactive mobile-focused event, returns to Nairobi’s Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel from February 12 – 14, 2014.

Tracing the roots of M-PESA

With 18.2 million customers and currently contributing up to 43% of Kenya’s GDP, M-PESA has been seen as a disruptive innovation that threatens incumbent businesses as well as sparking new businesses and entrepreneurship.

Take a look back at your Facebook history

In marking its tenth anniversary, Facebook has come up with a new feature that creates personalized videos highlighting users’ top content since they joined the social network.

Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO, Gates out as Chairman

It's official: Satya Nadella is the new CEO of Microsoft, and Bill Gates will become his technology mentor.

Microsoft to support five startups under innovation grant program

Microsoft under the 4Afrika initiative will offer financial support to five African start-ups in an effort to empower the next generation of developers and entrepreneurs in the continent.

Liquid Telecom acting CEO Roberts speaks out on turning around East African operations

It's been a long road to solvency for the Altech Groups' former East African holdings, which have been part of Liquid Telecom since last April.

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