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Always treat the future as now!

By Strive Masiyiwa  Always treat the future as now! ____"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success..."* The other day as I read your comments here, I came across this question: “Strive Masiyiwa what's the current position of Liquid Telecoms with regard to Artificial Intelligence? What's your word to Africa regarding Artificial Intelligence and the need to fast follow it?” I’m sure some of you who saw Innocent Madanhire's question thought to remind him about the extensive interview I did with James Manyika, Senior Vice President of Alphabet, the parent company of Google last year. Just in case, he didn’t see it, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXiVw1jZybA As James noted in the interview, I have been talking about Artificial Intelligence in my own tech circles for at least 15 years. As a professional engineer, I make it my business to stay current in developments in my field, as you would expect say a doctor to remain current in

MERU political third force-meru mpya emerges

There has been claims of an emerging possible Meru third force (meru mpya) where Meru Governorship aspirant Mr.Mwenda Mbijiwe is said to be courting Tigania east youthful parliamentary aspirant Mr.Martin Baiyenia Mukenya as his preferred deputy governor in his new political outfit Meru mpya.Mwenda Mbijiwe who enjoys both local and international network which he built while serving in the military is a man to watch in Meru jubilee party nominations where he is expected to square it out with Meru senator Kiraitu Murungi and Kilemi Mwiria. In a quick rejoiner this what Mukenya posted on his social network. "My people just ignore this speculation going a round by some bloggers . We are not in political discussion with my friend Meru county Governor Aspirant mweshimiwa Mbijiwe Mwenda . Think it's wise he source for Deputy governor from Igembe sub counties . If consulted I can bet on Irene Kendi Mwenda Timothy or Haron Abuana . The public demand at my constituency cannot

Jumia to start Black Friday Sale Early

Nairobi, Kenya, November 2016, Jumia has announced that it will start its Black Friday Sale eleven days earlier in a special program designed to allow shoppers take advantage of the thousands of deals lined up. Starting 14th November shoppers will enjoy huge discounts on specific categories of products each day across consumer goods, electronics, fashion, home appliances, sports & fitness, kids and toys and many more. Prices will hit rock bottom across all categories on the biggest day of the event, Black Friday(25th of this month). Sam Chappatte, MD Jumia Kenya said, “This year we have an even broader range of fantastic offers for our customers, covering new categories like consumer goods & diapers. Our team has been working nonstop for the last couple of months with our partners to prepare for this great event and are confident we will delight our customers! It’s all systems go from us, don’t miss out.” The Black Friday event will feature flash sales with disc