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Java App/USSD
by Victor Kisovi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi good people, Am wondering whether it's possible to create a Java app that will be run on mobile device by dialing a USSD code? Help me out. -- Regards, Victor Kisovi +254 726 723 360

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Jarvis(Ironman).. reality check!
by Patrick Kariuki 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Found somewhere in the boot parameters.

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Kenya becomes the first African beneficiary of IBM research lab
by Paul Kukubo 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

*Press Release* * * *Kenya becomes the first African beneficiary of IBM research lab* *August 13, 2012, Nairobi, Kenya – *The government today announced the opening of the first IBM research lab in Kenya. This makes Nairobi the premier location for IBM research in the African continent.** The lab, a collaboration between Kenya and IBM East Africa, will see the partners each contribute $10 million dollars (Ksh830 million), over a period of five years. Earlier today, President Mwai Kibaki and IBM Global Chief Executive Officer, Ginni Rometty signed a memorandum of understanding to officially flag-off the setting up of the lab. “Kenya vision is to become the top ICT hub in the continent. IBM’s commitment to undertake the proposed research agenda will contribute greatly to our national priorities as part of Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda,” said His Excellency Honorable Mwai Kibaki, President of Kenya. “We look forward to delivering world-class research and innovation through the partnership and playing an important role as an IT leader on the African continent.” It is projected that the lab will not only drive innovation but help market Kenya as a leading modern services economy. The research agendas will be defined by both parties and will have a strong emphasis on solving home-based and African problems. The project will greatly benefit the momentum already established in cutting-edge mobile money technology, contribute to the creation of high-value jobs, and bring significant prestige for Kenya. “IBM continues to expand its operations in key growth markets and we plan to lead the way by bringing Africa into our global network of IBM Research laboratories,” said Dr. John E. Kelly III, IBM senior vice president and director of IBM Research. “We will work closely with leading African scientists and engineers from academia, government and industry to address some of their most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities.” The Ministry of Information and Communications through the Kenya ICT board will implement the project, which will see Kenyans also gain in knowledge diffusion. Speaking on the partnership, PS, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Bitange Ndemo said: "In today’s world, innovation is the main lever for a competitive national economy, is a source of employment, and has the potential to improve lives. The IBM research lab, will not only rubber stamp Kenya as Africa’s leader in ICT, but will help the country to transform into a knowledge based economy.” He was speaking at a press briefing held at Kenya ICT Board offices, and attended by Paul Kukubo, CEO, Kenya ICT Board, Robert Morris, Vice President, Services Research IBM, Michael Browne, IBM Research, Director of Technical Strategy, Kumar Bhaskaran and Program Director Technology & Strategy at IBM Research, Shanghai, China. Others were Mugo Kibati, Director General Vision 2030, Josphat Karanja, Head of Infrastructure, Kenya Education Network (KENET), Takreem El-Tohamy, IBM General Manager, Middle East and Africa and Tony Mwai, Country General Manager for IBM East Africa. The research lab is timely coming on the heels of Konza Techno City Conference in which the country rallied to attract investors into the silicon park that will drive Kenya towards achieving middle-income status. Under the partnership, Kenya will provide the necessary environment, the physical space, facilitate the lab setting up, while IBM will provide senior specialists, intellectual property and will operate the Lab as part of its world-class network of global research labs. Both partners are also expected to oversee governance structures at the facility jointly. “The Kenya ICT Board has various projects that will compliment the work of the IBM lab. These are in software certification, open data, enterprise incubation and support for public sector digitisation,” Mr Paul Kukubo, the CEO of Kenya ICT Board, said. “We see IBM as a great partner in advancing the agenda the board’s transformation of Kenya,” Mr Kukubo added. The research facility is expected to be operational this September and will have its base in Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi. Africa will be the 12th laboratory in the world-wide IBM network of labs, joining existing labs in Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, India, Ireland, Israel, Switzerland and the United States, as IBM continues to expand its research operations in key growth markets. *ENDS* *Background Information:* *About Kenya ICT Board* The Kenya ICT Board was established by HE President Mwai Kibaki, as a state corporation under the State Corporations Act Cap. 446 on 19th February 2007. The Kenya ICT Board’s mission is to champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment. Its vision is that Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub by 2030. Capacity building programs are needed to establish a national strategy to properly address skills and training issues. Such strategy would need the input, cooperation, and commitment of many parties. It needs to be led by the industry and involve partnerships with the government and education and training providers. * * * * *IBM Research* - Africa will join existing labs in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Switzerland and the United States. IBM Research laboratories are credited with the creation of many of the foundations of information technology, including the invention of relational database, disk storage, DRAM memory and much more. IBM Research has been recognized with 5 Nobel Prizes, and many leading scientific and technical medals and awards. Recently IBM Research created a question-answering supercomputer called Watson that defeated the champions of a major televised quiz show, showing its ability to match humans in answering a wide range of free text questions. *For more information, contact Ms. Phyllis Nyambura, Communications, The Kenya ICT Board. Tel: 0700 396 433. Email: **pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke* * * Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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AD: iPad 2
by James Muendo 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi, Am selling off my iPad 2, 16GB, White in colour. If interested get in touch offlist. This is a quick sale. Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254720 100 547 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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Reasons u dont wanna see a Software Tester
by Benjamin 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Lets all love testers with all our hearts. because they see what we dont see world testers day.

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Dooms day for ICT Board
by Victor Yegon 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Finally http://www.ict.go.ke/ is down See error below jtablesession::Store Failed DB function failed with error number 1146 Table 'ictgok_ictnew.jos_session' doesn't exist SQL=INSERT INTO `jos_session` ( `session_id`,`time`,`username`,`gid`,`guest`,`client_id` ) VALUES ( '5e0252a8f1360ef29eab726bedef93fe','1344841723','','0','1','0' ) -- Regards, Yegon Victor | Web Specialist/Internet Consultant | Extra IT Solutions Tel:+254 725 309 370 | Website:http://www.extraitsolutions.com |

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IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE Adapter
by Brian Ngure 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi All, Anyone know where I get something like this locally? http://www.amazon.com/IDE-SATA-Adapter/dp/B000RK89M4 -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Developer Needed
by Sham Kanji 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi All, Our company is looking for a web developer, 3 month position with possibility of full time position. Requirements: PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Ajax, mobile and apps, and other relevant web based requirements. Plus, HTML, some design skills, etc. Must be available immediately and will have to be ready to go. Must have good strong work ethic and abilities to work in a team environment and under strong guidance. Starting 40-50K per month with increase based on performance. Only serious candidates need apply: Send you CV and portfolio to shamhad(a)kanji.ca Position is available immediately. Sham

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Reconciliation software
by mash lists 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Guys, Would anyone have an idea on where to get the above? Preferably opensource.

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Single/Dual Monitor Stands
by Michuki Mwangi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi Folks, Anyone know where i can find Single/dual freestanding monitor stands locally?. Something similar to this http://tinyurl.com/99hfn3t Thanks, Michuki.

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