The cancer burden has been rising in Kenya over the years, with the annual disease incidence standing at an average of 50,000 people and deaths at over 33,000. With rising cases, cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya and the second major killer among non-communicable diseases (NCDs) after cardiovascular diseases.
The government and the private sector made various commitments and recommendations that would help make the ICT sector better as curtains came down on the 12th Connected Summit on April 5. The government committed to create an enabling regulatory environment for the important sector to thrive.
There is no doubt that data is the new gold, and, therefore, must be safeguarded for the digital economy to thrive. Without data, the country’s quest to use artificial intelligence, build smart cities, drive innovation and generate a vibrant knowledge economy would come to nought.
The 12th edition of the Connected Summit kicked off on April 3 at the Diamond Leisure Lodge in Diani, Kwale County, with powerful speeches and commitments from various government and private sector players. These are the key highlights of Day 1
Bees are loved and feared in equal measure. A majority of people love them because of the honey they produce while they are feared because of the sting. Well, bees are man’s best friend if you don’t provoke them, and there are many reasons to love than fear them.
As many people increasingly embrace paperless transactions, the role of individuals or institutions collecting and processing the massive data generated, is key in the success of the country’s quest to become a digital economy. These people, according to the law, are known as data processors and data controllers.
We readily give personal information such as our names, ID card numbers and dates of birth when asked without giving it much thought, Perhaps we are keen to get that service and be done with it, or we just don’t want to raise eyebrows.
Let us talk about climate change. What is it? Why is it a problem? Is it the same as weather? What can you do to help the environment?