The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is set to begin the roll out of their laptop, Taifa A3. The Taifa A3 sports a 2.4Ghz, 4th generation core i3 processor. It comes with 4 GB RAM and 500 GB hard disk. It also features 3 USB ports,  HDMI port and capable of holding up to 7 hours of charge.  The 14-inch laptop runs on Windows 8.1 and is set to retail at Kshs. 49,000 in selected stores that include BJ Electronics and Red Dot. The laptop which was launched today marks the completion of a journey which started in...

Responsible AI In the age of rapid technological advancement, Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformational force with unparalleled potential to change the future. It is imperative to ensure that AI is used ethically to impact society positively. In efforts to promote responsible AI, initiatives such as Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab have emerged, championing the cause of responsible AI projects that place societal well-being and ethical considerations first. Speaking during a webinar on Responsible AI – focusing on responsible AI projects, that was   held on Monday, 15th April 2024, the guest speaker, Dr. Gilles Hacheme, an Applied Research Scientist from...

Summary  President Uhuru Kenyatta has assented to the Computer and Cybercrimes Bill, 2017. The new law imposes hefty fines and long prison terms for cyber bullies and fake news dealers. It also targets journalists, media houses, social media users, bloggers and other internet users. The assent comes amid calls for the president to revert the law back to Parliament to ensure its provisions are constitutional and do not violate the right to media freedom and expression. Last week, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged President Kenyatta not to assent to the bill, saying it stifles press freedom. “Kenyan legislatures...

A 2013 research by Consumer Insight Kenya found that at least 2 out of every 3 young Kenyans want a Smartphone as their next phone. In 2017, the number of young smartphone users is quite high. Students can make better use of smartphones by having apps that make their life a bit better other than just spending time on social media. Education AppsThere are apps that have study notes that students can make use of. Since most young people spend time on their phones, using that time to scroll through class notes might not be such a bad idea. Some...

In recent times, academia has been accused of developing curricula that fall short of the dynamic industry needs. In a bid to enhance the quality of its teaching and research capacity, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Dassault Systèmes of France have partnered to set up a Product Lifecycle Management Competency Centre (PLMCC) domiciled in the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC). The three-year agreement signed on September 26, 2017, will see Dassault Systèmes build the capacity of the students and staff of JKUAT in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) based systems on the power of 3D software development....