Author Archives: Paul Ndiho

Simplifying Bill Pay In Kenya

In a rapidly changing market, you never know whether a customer will still be yours tomorrow. Earning customers’ trust means delighting them with excellent user experiences, exciting new offers, and advice tailored to their needs.

For more, Africa 54’s technology correspondent Paul Ndiho via skype, spoke to Ngaruiya Kamau, a budding tech entrepreneur in the energy sector in Kenya. Kamau and his team are simplifying life through technology.

COLLABORATIVE E-LEARNING IN KENYA

Long before covid-19, there was already high adoption in education technology – whereby teaching is done remotely and on digital platforms.

In Kenya, Sproutfy, a school mobile web-based management and communication tool, is enhancing collaborative learning.

For more, Africa 54’s technology correspondent Paul Ndiho via Skype, spoke to Penina Kimani, mobile app developer, and founder Sproutfy.

MOBILE APP DEVELOPER IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

The digital revolution in Africa has transformed our societies, impacting how we tackle some of the continent’s biggest problems.

However, women are significantly underrepresented in the field of technology. But Gbemisola Takuro a young mobile app developer, says although the number of women in the tech world has been growing, more needs to be done to encourage women.

For more perspective, Africa 54’s technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Gbemisola Takuro, a mobile app developer, in Lagos, Nigeria.

ATARI GAMES EYES THE AFRICAN MARKET

Africa’s video game industry is soaring due to tech expansion, smartphones, and creative game studios. According to the industry experts, critical markets like Kenya saw $50M in video game revenue in the last five years, and it’s expected to double by 2021.   

Gaming pioneer Atari is looking to expand its reach in Africa with long-standing investments in Nairobi, Kinshasa, Liberia, and Nigeria and existing mobile and casino games. 

Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Fred Chesnais, CEO Atari, about the gaming industry in Africa. 

a Sierra Leonean Nurse MAKING CUSTOM MADE TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS

Global fashion search platform Lyst reports that tie-dye is one of the fastest-growing fashion search keywords of the year so far. And a Sierra Leonean – American Nurse based in the US State of Virginia is trying to mark her in the fashion industry. 

Khadijah Kalokoh recently launched her fashion label “Dijahdave,” She is already generating a buzz in the African community with her unique Tie and Dye designs.    

Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Khadijah Kalokoh, Founder and Designer, Dijahdave fashion label. 

REGULATING CRYPTOCURRENCIES IN NIGERIA

Governments are trying to regulate blockchain and cryptocurrency and protect their interests and those of their citizens around the world. 

In Nigeria, regulators are working on a framework proposal that lays out plans to regulate cryptocurrencies through its Securities and Exchange Commission. 

For more perspective, Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Bolaji Onibudo, Founder and President, Xendbit, a Fintech company in Lagos, Nigeria. 

USING ART, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE

The contemporary art in Uganda is dynamic and diverse, packed with extraordinary young talented, passionate artists using their work to reflect the country’s cultural diversity and natural beauty.

 Derriq Art studio and gallery is one of the growing numbers of exceptional independent art galleries that are using Art, Science, and Technology to inspire young artists.

Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho spoke to Derrick Christopher Ntale, CEO and Founder, Derriq art studio and gallery, via Skype.

RWANDA’S GROWING I.C.T SECTOR

Rwanda is arguably one of the fastest-growing African countries in I.C.T some analysts say that this is perhaps the government’s ambitious plan to transform the country into a regional High-Tech Hub.  

for more perspective, Africa 54’s technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via skype, spoke to Kevine Bajeneza, founder & CEO of n@tcom services ltd.  a tech company which equips unemployed youth with essential training, mentoring, practical experience, and job placement as I.T. professionals. 

A self-taught Tanzanian is designing low-cost Windmills

A self-taught engineer in Tanzania is designing Windmills using locally sourced materials to generate power and pump water in rural communities. VOA technology reporter Paul Ndiho has our report.

Fighting Cyber Crime in Nigeria

Cyber-crime and cyber-enabled crime are among the fastest-growing security threats globally, according to the FBI, since the Ccoronavirus pandemic was declared, Cyber crime has increased by some 400 percent.
In Nigeria, several internet assisted crimes are committed daily in various forms such as fraudulent electronic mails, pornography, identity theft, hacking, cyber harassment, spamming, piracy, and phishing. But Adedoyin Adedeji, a technology entrepreneur who specializes in cybersecurity, wants to change that narrative.
For more insight, Africa 54’s technology reporter Paul Ndiho, via skype, spoke to Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur based in Lagos.

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