Wrap-Up: Our pick of main stories, Thursday March 19, 2015

U.S. confirms drone attack that killed suspect responsible for Westgate attack…Safaricom joins digital migration plan…These are just some of the stories in our roundup of major articles today. For the rest, read on…

U.S. confirms drone attack that killed suspect responsible for Westgate attack

The United States government recently, through an official statement, confirmed reports that a drone believed to belong to the U.S. killed a member of the al-Shabab who allegedly helped mastermind the 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi. According to the released statement, the attack took place on Thursday last week and was a success, the attack was carried out after trusted sources informed the American government.

Safaricom joins digital migration plan

Safaricom will start selling its digital set-top boxes next month as the telecoms operator eyes a piece of the broadcasting sector. The company told the Nation that it had already received approval for the model of its gadget from the Communications Authority of Kenya and was about to ship in the first batch.

Westgate owner loses Sony Holdings trade name case

Westgate Shopping Mall owner Sony Holdings has lost a trade name battle against Japanese electronics giant Sony Corporation, bringing to an end the property developer’s bid to register ‘Sony’ as its exclusive trademark in Kenya. Court of Appeal judges Erastus Githinji, John Mwera and William Ouko ruled that the Registrar of Trademarks was right in declining the Westgate Mall owners’ request to register Sony Holdings as a trademark following opposition from the Japanese electronics manufacturer.

Safaricom sets new record as market value hits Kshs 630 billion

The market value of listed telecoms firm Safaricom has risen to a record Kshs 630 billion, placing it in a league of its own at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It is now larger than the next three biggest firms put together, with billions to spare.

Zuku to engage with customers through #MyZukuFiberStory on Social media

Wananchi Group’s home entertainment and communication services brand Zuku, has launched an internet service consumer education and awareness campaign on social media platforms. The four-month campaign dubbed ‘My Zuku Fiber Story’ seeks to spark conversation and provide a platform where Zuku customers can freely share their personal or professional testimonials and experiences.

CS Matiang’i encourages Kenya’s judiciary to partner with ITU

The Cabinet Secretary for Information and Communications, Dr Fred Matiang’i has encouraged the judiciary to partner with ITU in a bid to improve ‘digital transactions jurisprudence’. The Cabinet Secretary said this during an event at Strathmore University where he was preceding over the launch of their Information Security Master’s of Science (Msc.) program.

Seven Seas Technologies wins court case to help weed out ghost workers at City Hall

Kenyan IT firm Seven Seas Technologies has won a court bid to quash the award of a multi-million shilling tender for setting up a data centre designed to help weed out ghost workers at City Hall. According to Business Daily, Seven Seas had appealed the Public Procurement Oversight Authority’s award of the Kshs 211 million tender to rival company BCX Kenya Ltd.