Yahsat offers satellite broadband internet service to Kenya

Yahsat is offering a free satellite modem and dish for new YahClick subscribers to selected service plans as part of its commitment to deliver affordable, reliable and high speed internet connectivity in Kenya. The offer is available via the local YahClick service providers Skynet and SimbaNET.

Yahsat is offering a free satellite modem and dish for new YahClick subscribers to selected service plans as part of its commitment to deliver affordable, reliable and high speed internet connectivity in Kenya. The offer is available via the local YahClick service providers Skynet and SimbaNET.

Running only until stocks last, this promotion offers subscribers significant savings on equipment costs when signing up to selected YahClick Business or Home service plans in Kenya via YahClick Service Partners. As part of the promotion, new YahClick subscribers can get a free satellite modem and dish for Business subscription plans for speeds ranging from 3Mbps or higher or they can enjoy a KSh 21,750 discount on equipment for 2Mbps or lower plans. Subscribers to Home 3 Mbps plans or higher will only pay the discounted equipment charge of KSh 19,575 when they subscribe for three months upfront.

David Murphy, chief commercial officer of Yahsat, said, “YahClick is a game changing technology currently bringing high speed connectivity for businesses and individuals across YahClick’s area of operation, whether they are in the middle of the city, or in the remotest of locations. The YahClick promotion presents significant savings so an even greater number of subscribers can benefit from instant connectivity through reliable satellite broadband internet. Smart businesses are always watching their bottom line, so cost savings are always a welcome message.

“Today, internet connectivity is a must for businesses and households alike. YahClick is a powerful broadband solution that is making state of the art technology available to the average household, not just high end businesses. This promotion is a further demonstration of YahClick’s commitment to making internet connectivity even more affordable to unserved and underserved communities who need it the most,” said Murphy.

YahClick is designed to provide satellite broadband internet to all and is set to open new business opportunities and connectivity to a wide range of industries, NGOs, government, educational organisations, and home users throughout its coverage area by providing reliable, high-bandwidth Internet connectivity to urban, rural and even remote communities.

Skynet and SimbaNET offer a selection of YahClick service plans that bundle hardware, software and local support services to meet the speed and data needs of businesses, government organisations, NGOs, and households.

Flydubai adds Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar to its network

flydubai's inaugural flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar touched down today in Tanzania.

The new routes further underline flydubai’s rapid expansion in Africa, which has seen the carrier’s network double to 12 destinations this year.

flydubai entered the market in 2009 with flights to Djibouti, and in 2011 Addis Ababa became flydubai’s second East African destination. In 2014, flydubai added six new routes to the continent with the start of flights to Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and three destinations in Tanzania.

Commenting on the start of flights to Tanzania, Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer of flydubai, said: “The United Arab Emirates has recognised the immense potential in the emerging markets of East Africa, like Tanzania. We continue to work diligently to support the travel, trade and tourism objectives by strengthening the direct links between the UAE and these African markets.”

The flydubai delegation led by Sudhir Sreedharan, senior vice president commercial (GCC, Subcontinent and Africa), was met with inaugural events held at Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar airports on 22 October 2014. Among the senior officials who met the inaugural flights were HE Janet Z. Mbene (MP), Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, HE Dr Omary Mjenga, Consul General to the UAE and HE Samia Hassan Suluhu, Minister of State.

“The pace of flydubai’s expansion in East Africa has picked up. Six of the 23 new routes we have launched this year are to Africa. The potential we see for this market is just the tip of the iceberg as it is still a heavily underserved region. We are very excited about our new flights to Tanzania, which are going to be very popular for our passengers whether for leisure or business,” commented Sreedharan.

Tanzania has emerged as a noteworthy trade partner for Dubai recently and ranked among the major non-oil trade partners in Africa last year topping USD 1.86 billion in total annual trade, according to recent figures from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

Nairobi is Africa’s only city selected as a semi-finalist among 21 cities selected worldwide to contest for the Smart21 Communities 2015 award.

Nairobi is Africa’s only city selected as a semi-finalist among 21 cities selected worldwide to contest for the Smart21 Communities 2015 award.

Nairobi is Africa’s only city selected as a semi-finalist among 21 cities selected worldwide to contest for the Smart21 Communities 2015 award.

The contest is organised annually by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).

According to dispatch to newsrooms, Nairobi with a population of 3.3 million people was selected for its attractiveness as a top commercial hub for various multinationals seeking to launch operations in Africa.

Nairobi was identified for its readiness in provision of broadband connectivity, availability of a knowledgeable workforce, innovativeness, a vibrant advocacy culture and its digital inclusiveness.

“Not all of them are cities, towns or regions that people immediately think of as ‘tech cities.’ Tech is not all there is to a great community.

“They have launched programmes that are innovative and a full-scale revolt against brain drain and the creation of industries that will produce jobs,” said the statement by the ICF.

Kenya’s Nairobi is placed in a group of fast growing cities together with Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, Japan’s Shiojiri, Astana from Kazakhstan and New Zealand’s Whanganui city which is home to 832,000people.

“We have started the search for Toronto’s successor. More important, our analysts have selected 21 communities that have shown progress in their attempt to make the leap to Intelligent Community status.

“The Revolutionary Community theme for 2015 is perfect for this group,” said the ICF statement.

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ICF noted that with the number of unemployed people rising by the day, it had mooted a contest as well as a leadership academy to help nurture future leaders as well as entrepreneurs with essential skills on the creation of quality jobs.

Others semi-finalists include four communities from Australia, four from Taiwan and three from Canada.

Nairobi continues to attract investors in various sectors seeking to cash in on the emerging oil and ICT industries as well as develop high-end residential and office facilities to meet the fast growing demand fuelled by an emerging middle class clientele.

Others joining the fray are law firms from various regions among them Coulson Horney and others who have formed linkages with local legal firms seeking to help clients clinch deals, acquire existing businesses or form mergers as they plan to launch their operations in the country.

ICF says that the Smart21 announcement is the first stage in its annual Intelligent Community Awards cycle.

ICF selects 21 finalists with the potential to become one of the Forum's Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year based on nominations submitted by communities from around the world.

Kenya Airways boosts its aircraft fleet with two deliveries on Mashujaa Day

Group photos of delivery teams for 787

1. Kenya Airways Chairman Mr Evanson Mwaniki cuts the ribbon to officially welcome KQ 6th dreamliner at JKIA looking on are CEO Dr Titus Naikuni,COO Mbuvi Ngunze and crew that ferried the flight from Charlstone USA.

2. Alex Avedi,Director - Safety, Security and Quality cuts the ribbon to officially welcome the new 737-800NG at JKIA looking on are crew who ferried the flight from seattle USA

Kenya Airways has received two new modern aircrafts with state-of-the-art features, bringing the number of its active aircraft to 40.

Kenya airways first next generation B737-800 touched down at  the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Sunday (October 19, 2014) at 1700 hours, while its sixth B787 Dreamliner Landed (Monday, October 20, 2014 at 1100hrs

Kenya Airways’ outgoing Group Managing Director and CEO Titus Naikuni said that delivery of the two aircrafts is a continuation of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal programme.

“This year has seen tremendous growth in our fleet. This is the year we began adding our flagship aircraft, the modern Dreamliners, onto our fleet. This delivery marks a new chapter for us as we begin acquiring the newer model B737-800 to replace the existing ones. These new aircrafts not only brings down the average age of our fleet significantly, but also boosts our capability. This will enable us to introduce new flights, besides increasing frequency on existing ones,” Dr Naikuni.

On his part, the Chairman of the Kenya Airways’ Board of Directors Evanson Mwaniki, who was on the B787 Dreamliner said: “I am excited to be witnessing this modernization of the Kenya Airways’ fleet. This paves way for us to continue playing our strategic role of facilitating sustainable development in Africa by opening up the continent to the rest of the world and enabling connectivity among African countries".

Group photos of delivery teams for  737-800NG

Kenya Airways expects two more B737 aircrafts this year, in addition to three more B787 Dreamliner aircrafts in 2015.

The B737-800 is the first of Kenya Airways’ such aircraft with Boeing Sky Interior. The airline expects four more such aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft is the best-selling version of the successful Next-Generation 737 family. It is known for its reliability, fuel efficiency and economic performance.

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