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Food Africa Accelerator Demo Day

Posted on November 23, 2020 Updated on November 23, 2020

You are cordially invited to The Food Africa Accelerator Virtual Demo Day on 27th November 2020 from 3.00p.m EAT to 4.30p.m EAT. This event marks an important milestone in the acceleration process towards the acquisition of investment for the enterprises that participated in the first cohort of the programme.

During this highly interactive event, businesses from the program will exhibit and pitch before an investor panel to gauge their investor readiness as they kick off potential investment conversations with program investors. This being an important milestone for the businesses and program, it will also provide an opportunity for key players in the agriculture industry including company founders, venture capitalists, investors and industry partners, to network and engage.The demo day will be hosted by Make-IT in Africa – GIZ, @iBizAfrica and Pangea Accelerator.

Kindly RSVP by responding to rkilonzo@strathmore.edu, by Friday, 20th November 2020. We will follow your confirmation with a Google Calendar invite.

Event Details:

Click Zoom Invite to register.

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Strathmore University Joins the Fortinet Security Academy Program to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Kenya

Posted on August 10, 2020 Updated on October 11, 2023

• Strathmore University becomes the first academic institution in Kenya to join Fortinet’s Security Academy Program.

• Strathmore University-Kenya to be regional academy for students in East Africa.

Strathmore University has announced it has collaborated with Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions,
develop cybersecurity talent and help close the skills gap. Through Strathmore University’s Centre @iLabAfrica, which spearheads Research and Innovation, is the first academic institution in Kenya to join the Security Academy Program, part of Fortinet’s Network Security Expert (NSE
Training Institute.

Studying for an ICT course in Kenya today requires individuals to gain the necessary skills to operate, support and understand the complexities of next-generation security technologies and threats. This has led to the current strain the ICT security industry is experiencing as companies
face a lack of skilled professionals.

To help address the cybersecurity skills gap, Strathmore University joined the Fortinet NSE Training Institute’s Security Academy Program designed to provide industry-recognised cybersecurity training and Network Security Expert Certifications to students through theoretical and hands-on laboratory practice.

Through the Security Academy Program, participating Academies can leverage cybersecurity curriculum to equip their students with the knowledge and skills needed for their career. Students who go on to pass their Network Security Expert Certification exam are recognised in the industry among security professionals who are skilled in Fortinet’s network security products and solutions.

“We have noted an increase in employers seeking to hire employees with relevant cybersecurity As such, the collaboration with Fortinet will further assist us in equipping our students with in-demand cybersecurity skills employers seek. We look forward to numerous students benefiting annually from the Security Academy Program resources, leading to them joining the workforce and filling critical cybersecurity roles in Kenya,” states Dr. Joseph Sevilla, Director of the @iLabAfrica Research Centre-Strathmore University.

Fortinet’s Security Academy Program offers instructor training courses, Certifications and software licenses to colleges, universities and accredited institutions of higher education.“In this hyper-connected world, numerous security attacks are leading organisations to increase their demand for cybersecurity professionals. The courses that Fortinet and Strathmore will offer will help develop the cybersecurity skills needed to overcome the security challenges we face as a region,” says Richard Otolo, @iLabAfrica IT Security Centre Manager.

“Fortinet’s Security Academy Program collaborates with academic institutions and nonprofits from around the world to prepare students and participants for a career in cybersecurity,” says Sandra Wheatley, SVP of Marketing, Threat Intelligence and Influencer Communications at
Fortinet. “We’re thrilled to have Strathmore University join the program to provide our NSE training curriculum to students looking to develop critical skills needed to fill the security talent
shortage in Kenya.”

“We are committed to address the cybersecurity skills shortage, which is a major challenge facing organizations in Kenya today. By partnering with Strathmore University, we prepare students for a career in network security through the Security Academy Program, providing industry-recognized Fortinet training and certifications,” says Imran Chaudhrey, Country
Manager, East Africa at Fortinet.
Registrations of interest are open at Strathmore University, for the second semester, from June To apply visit https://www.ilabafrica.ac.ke/

About @iLabAfrica Centre
@iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Development at Strathmore University. The centre spearheads Research and Innovation in Information Communication Technology for the Development (ICT4D) of ecosystems towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030. The research centre is involved in interdisciplinary research, students’ engagement and has partnered with over 800 institutions (Universities, NGOs, foundations, and government) worldwide and other
funding agencies.

For more information, please visit www.ilabafrica.ac.ke

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Women in tech – Last call

Posted on November 4, 2019

WIN KSH 1,000,000 FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

Standard Chartered in partnership with @iLabAfrica has launched a search for the third cohort of women-led technology startups which will see five entrepreneurs win Sh1 million each.

The partnership seeks more diversity in technology and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence.

The program combines world class startup support with local and international experience to provide Africa’s most competitive and attractive startup incubation program focusing on immersive learning, mentorship, building and growing Africa’s next iconic startups taking on the continent’s most relevant challenges and opportunities

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to recruit the best entrepreneurial minds, women-lead startup teams leveraging on technology as a key driver of innovation in business. The applicant must:

be a woman
be the CEO with equal or majority ownership in the company
18 and above
of Kenyan nationality

What are the the program thematic areas?

Applicants may submit applications across but not limited to the following thematic areas:

Agribusiness
Education
ICT
E-Commerce
E-Health
Fintech

What do Participants Get?

Three months incubation at Strathmore University’s leading business and innovation incubator- @iBizAfrica
Mentorship from world class mentors
Coaching by top business, technology and legal professionals
Immersive, world-class entrepreneurship curriculum
Networking and exposure to expand your business networks

What do Winners Get?

USD 10,000 or KES 1,000,000 equity-free grant seed funding for the top 5 winners
9 months ongoing support from Standard Chartered and @iBizAfrica to assist with go-to market and scale.

Terms and Conditions

Participants must be physically available to attend the program over the three months incubation
Participant accommodation costs are not catered for

Application deadline	4th November 2019

REGISTER HERE

For more information Click here

To Apply click here

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Helping Kenyan Companies fight Cybercrime

Posted on October 28, 2019 Updated on October 11, 2023

ACPM IT Consulting Ltd. an international consulting company today announced the expansion of ACPM IT Consulting to Kenya. As part of this expansion, it shared details of a Memorandum of Understanding with @iLabAfrica Centre -Strathmore University and BCK Kenya. The overarching goal is to make it safer for Kenyans to access the internet without having their data compromised. The Strathmore ACPM SOC as a Service will provide the best way for companies to outsource their Security Monitoring by providing the benefits of 24/7 monitoring, decrease in cybersecurity threats to IT infrastructure, achieving regulatory compliance and Saving money.

The African market is experiencing significant rise in cybercrime due to fast-paced technological advances and companies are investing more in Cybersecurity experts to help prevent cyber-attacks.

Through the Hungarian Embassy in Kenya, ACPM IT is collaborating with @iLabAfrica Strathmore University and BCK to provide information and assistance to academic and commercial sector in Kenya on risk reduction and computer security incidents. This partnership will equip African students with the technical skills and certifications required to help companies prevent cybercrime and build the Kenyan economy.

@iLabAfrica- Strathmore University has built an international reputation for its world-class academic teaching, professional training, and research in technology. Working with ACPM IT and BCK, the University has already begun training students on various cyber security training programs and is providing cybersecurity services to potential clients.

@iLabAfrica, a Centre of Excellence in Research and Innovation in Information Communication Technology at the University, is spearheading the rollout and students will be able to benefit from access to high-quality learning online resources, hands-on lab experiences to develop technical skills, and the opportunity to achieve industry-recognised cybersecurity certification to complement their chosen fields of study.

“We are delighted to be part of this partnership with ACPM IT and BCK to help train and equip our students and the public with the right skills to help companies in Kenya fight cybercrime. We are happy for the support from the Hungarian Embassy in Kenya for helping to facilitate this partnership from a government perspective in partnership with Academia and Media. From this collaboration we look forward to bring skills to the local workforce, provide a service to local companies and an opportunity for us to further embark on research and understand what is happening in the world of IT in Kenya.” said Dr. Joseph Sevilla, Director @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University.

“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between ACPM IT Solutions, ILabAfrica and BCK features a historic moment as the first Foreign Direct Investment from Hungary to Kenya. This partnership will ensure the training and employment of highly-skilled cybersecurity experts to run the SOC and will save billions of Kenyan shillings for those companies that are affected by cybercrime in Kenya.,” said Mr Marton Milkos, CEO, ACPM IT.

The Partnership has come at a time when kenya is experiencing cybercrime attacks and organisations are looking for ways to safeguard their ventures.

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East Africa Open Data Fest: Open Sustainable Development Data

Posted on August 16, 2016 Updated on August 16, 2016

Open-data

Strathmore University, through @iLabAfrica Research Centre, in collaboration with the Africa Open Data Conference (AODC) have the pleasure of inviting you to the East Africa Open Data Festival (EAODF) 2016. The event will take place from 17th -18th August at Strathmore Business School(SBS).

The EAODF event seeks to provide a platform where people, civil society, journalists, and the private sector can engage in a public dialog on the power of open data to transform our communities, governments, and businesses. All of us can lead, partner, and work together to collect, publish, and share open data resources to drive sustainable development. Data is an untapped resource that can generate tremendous economic opportunity. It can open up trade, improve agricultural production, reduce hunger and poverty,make service delivery more efficient, empower women, and help us all prepare forclimate change.

AODC Mission

Open data is new name given to a timeless concept: it is information accessible by anyone. Open data is a growing global resource with potential to grow business, improve quality of government service, and increase innovation in healthcare, education, transportation, agriculture, gender equality.

The Africa Open Data Community is a convening space for tech industry, small businesses, journalists, civic tech, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, IT solution providers, banks, telcoms, insurance companies, NGO’s, donor organizations, and local and national governments to connect virtually and in person to share advances in open data, share lessons, and form new collaborations. We seek a transparent, open dialogue and concrete action on common challenges and shared solutions for communities and partners across Africa.Open data can generate jobs, build business confidence, make government more transparent, and revitalize communities.

Guest Speakers

CS Joseph Mucheru – Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Kenya
Dr. Korir Sing’oei – Legal Advisor, Executive Office of the Deputy President of Kenya
Mr. Zachary Mwangi, Director General, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Dr. Bitange Ndemo – Senior Lecturer, School of Business at University of Nairobi,Kenya
Sanjeev Khagram – United Nations Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
Larry Sperling – United States Department of State, PEPFAR and Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
Dr. Lungo Juma – Tanzania Data Lab
Nkechi Okwuone – Open Data Edo State, Nigeria
Nanjira Sambuli – Media Policy Research Centre Trust

For more details about this event, please visit here.

To get updates on what we are up to follow @iLabAfrica on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook.

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The 2014 Kenya Internet Governance Forum

Posted on July 1, 2014

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has brought together people from government, private sector, technical community, academia and civil society to discuss Internet governance issues on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process at a series of annual meetings since 2008 in an informal setting, free from binding negotiations.

This type of cooperative engagement is usually referred to as the multistakeholder model of Internet Governance, which is one of the key features for the Internet’s success. This model is paramount to ensure that the Internet remains sustainable for economic and social development.

The IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for millions of Kenyans. Issues dealt by the IGF include: Privacy, Digital content, Human rights, and Interconnection.