Wrap-Up: Our pick of main stories, Monday March 16, 2015

IEBC introduces handheld voter ID devices in Kajiado Central by-election…. Strathmore University launches Cyber Security Masters program….. Liquid Telecom connects Nakuru County to free WiFi…and much more

IEBC introduces handheld voter ID devices in Kajiado Central by-election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to introduce a handheld voter identification device at each polling station to be used to identify the voters biometrically and prevent double voting. This was announced by the IEBC Director of ICT Stephen Ngeno during a media briefing in Kajiado County on Sunday.

Strathmore University launches Cyber Security Masters program

Strathmore University is launching the first Information Security Master’s of Science (Msc.) program in the region to provide high level cyber security training targeting experienced security professionals. The University said the Msc. program is targeted at Chief Information Officers, Network Security engineers, Information Security Architects, Incident Responders, Penetration Testers, Forensic Experts in Defense, Police Service, quasi government agencies and private enterprises.

Liquid Telecom connects Nakuru County to free WiFi

Liquid Telecom Kenya has partnered with the Nakuru County Government to launch high capacity free Wi-Fi in Nakuru.The public-private partnership between the Nakuru County Government and Liquid Telecom Kenya has seen the design and launch of a high capacity Wi-Fi network that covers a 10-kilometre radius from the central business district (CBD) with a capacity of 1 Gigabyte per second (Gbps).

French Mobile Phone Company Wiko launches

French mobile smartphone manufacturer, Wiko has launched new model ‘Wiko Getaway’ into the Kenyan market. The entry of the Wiko Getaway into the Kenyan market marks the beginning of a series of products that Wiko plans to introduce between March and June that will enforce Wiko’s position as a strong player in the mobile phone industry.

The Wiko Getawa has an ultra slim profile of 7.2mm which makes it light and has a leather touch finish which is smooth to the touch and is a pleasure to use. In addition, the phone boasts a powerful 13-megapixel camera. The GETAWAY is also an ingenious smartphone that gives you the choice: a SIM slot and a SIM or SD slot meaning you can have two sim cards or use one slot for an SD card.

First Kenyan Winner In The Regional #makeithappenea Campaign Revealed

Allan Ojango, a 2nd year Diploma student pursuing Mechanical Engineering becomes the first winner to be revealed in the ongoing #MakeitHappenEA online consumer campaign as Lumia plans to make his dream of being a photographer come true. Launched in January 2015, the #MakeItHappenEA aims to empower customers to share their life long desires, and 4 lucky winners will be selected and get a rare opportunity of bring their dream to life.