Geopoll launches first overnight TV audience measurement service in Africa

GeoPoll has launched its Audience Measurement Service. The service offers the first ever daily TV ratings in several African markets. The launch comes just in time for the FIFA World Cup, when GeoPoll will publish game viewership data from African nations as locals cheer on their teams, and global brands spend considerably on advertising. With this launch, GeoPoll becomes the largest TV audience measurement company in Africa.

Until now, advertisers, brands and broadcasters looking to understand audiences in growing markets have had to rely on months-old data. GeoPoll’s new service will fill this gap in market research by delivering next-day TV audience data starting in 5 countries, including Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.
“At GeoPoll, we’ve established a standard for delivering data insights in emerging economies, and with our new Audience Measurement Service, we’re offering a category first: overnight TV ratings from almost a third of the African population,” said James Eberhard, founder of GeoPoll and parent company Mobile Accord.

“Advertisers, brands and broadcasters have been relying upon limited data, which can’t keep up with shifting target audiences and programming. Our overnight insights will give these groups a more accurate picture of consumer behaviors and preferences as they spend hundreds of millions of dollars to engage rapidly growing audiences,” he added.

All data is accessed through an easy-to-use interface which updates data overnight, 365 days a year, giving brands, advertisers and broadcasters the ability to easily understand and better serve their audiences. Features include:

•          TV and Radio Audience Measurement (TAM and RAM) in half-hour time blocks and two hour time blocks respectively.

•          Easily viewable statistics on ratings by channel, including ranking and timeline comparisons
•          Ability to measure audience by location, demographics, and psychographics
GeoPoll’s Audience Measurement Service is currently up and running in 5 countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda, and will continue to expand across Africa in the coming months.

Safaricom issues statement on the parliamentary probe of the 14.9B security tender

The government last month awarded Safaricom Limited a tender to build and deliver a Public Safety Communications and surveillance solution for the National Police Service. The move raised questions resulting in a parliamentary probe.

In response to this, Safaricom has welcomed the parliamentary probe into the Public Safety Communications Project. Read the full statement below:

“Safaricom’s Chief Executive Officer, Bob Collymore stated that, “In the interests of transparency, Safaricom Limited welcomes the move by the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Administration to scrutinize the deal and we would therefore like to assure Parliament of our full cooperation during life of the probe.”

The government last month awarded Safaricom Limited a tender to build and deliver a Public Safety Communications and surveillance solution for the National Police Service.

The cutting edge system will run on an independent LTE security communications network using designated International Telecommunications Union standards. It will therefore not run on Safaricom’s commercial network. The management and control of the new system will however be the sole prerogative of the National Police Service.

The project will in the first phase focus on Nairobi and Mombasa cities. It will thereafter be scaled up to other parts of the country in accordance with government plans. Under the unique partnership, Safaricom will spend KES 14.9 Billion”

ICT Authority and Huawei sign partnership on ICT Capacity and Skills Developmen

The ICT Authority and Huawei Technologies have signed a three-year partnership to improve capacity, infrastructure development and ICT Advisory services in the country. The deal was signed at a ceremony officiated by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Dr Fred Matiangi, Chinese Ambassador, Mr Liu Xianfa and Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT Mr Joseph Tiampati. The co-signers of the agreement were the ICT Authority, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Victor Kyalo and Huawei Technologies, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dean Yu.

The partnership will deliver on four main activities namely; An Engineering students internship programme, a broadband Stakeholders forum to be held in October, Infrastructure development, general ICT awareness and CSR activities.

Under capacity building, Huawei will for the next three years give a total of 100 internship opportunities to engineering students in 4th and 5th year of study. This is set to commence in July this year. The online criteria will be managed through KENET (https://www.kenet.or.ke/)   who is the liaison partner to Universities.  The top ten attaches will be offered a chance to further their skills in China.

“We are committed to working through various partners in the delivery of our mandate. In the past we have seen success in skills-transfer programs in which we deliver through the private sector. This is the model we will continue to work on,” said Victor Kyalo, ICT Authority, Acting Chief Executive Officer.

The agreement has also incorporated a program under Huawei’s CSR initiative, “Telecom Seeds for the future”, which focuses on nurturing and empowering students to be technology leaders of tomorrow. The two entities will target academic institutions to transfer knowledge to the students.

KCB & KBS partner to launch bus fare payment debit card

KCB has partnered with Kenya Bus Services Management (KBS) to unveil a revamped KBS debit card dubbed “Abiria Card”to facilitate cashless payments for their commuter buses.
The KBS flagship card which is Mastercard enabled will also allow commuters to enjoy other banking services in KCB and customers can use it in any MasterCard branded acceptance outlets.
The partnership is in line with the Government directive to have all public service vehicles operate using cashless payment system by July 1st, 2014. It is also part of the Bank’s long-term strategy towards supporting the financial inclusion agenda with the roll out of 3 million cards in the next one month to support the seamless transition in the transport sector.

According to the KCB Chief Business Officer and Managing Director-Kenya, Mr. Samuel Makome, this partnership supports the National Payment Integration System and the Government agenda to embrace automation in all its collection points to seal revenue leakages as well as drive a cashlite system in the payment space.

“The customers will enjoy a more secure platform. This will enable the Matatu and Bus Owners to collect revenues, drive loyalty programmes as well establish a more holistic relationship that allows the Bank to provide credit facilities such as asset financing, check-off loans, over drafts among others,” Makome said.

The Abiria Card operates seamlessly through the KCB Near Field Communication (NFC) technology platform. Commuters will be able to load their cards through the KCB network. They have options to do it through the more than 7,000 KCB Mtaani agents, KCB M-Benki, the 180 KCB Branches as well as KCB ATMs region wide.

When the commuter enters the bus, they do not need to swipe their cards, they will just tap their cards on the special machine and get a receipt. There will be no extra charges for running the card. Customers will also be able to monitor their balances through their mobile phones.
The Managing Director of Kenya Bus Services (KBS) Management, Mr. Edwin Mukabhana said that the formalization of the sector will also enable the public service vehicles employees’ to enjoy national social amenities such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to boost their employee-benefits.

Card readers have already been installed in 260 buses ready to serve commuters.

Orange becomes the first Kenyan Telco to launch a self care smartphone app

Orange has launched the first e-care app; the myOrange app, in the Kenyan market. The app offers Orange mobile subscribers a personalised account management experience. It allows them to check their credit balance, recharge their account and manage their subscription of Orange services. The GPS enabled app comes with a feature map that will enable customers to locate Orange and partner shops across the country.

“We are therefore innovating daily to come up with better avenues through which our customers can access our services easily and with simplicity, as well as give feedback on the products and solutions that we roll out in the market,” says Company CEO Mickael Ghossein.
The zero rated app is designed for Android phones and will keep users updated on the latest promotions, offers and services from Orange. When downloading it, one’s data offer (4MB) will be used, no other data deductions will be made.

The app is located on the Orange Kenya WAP site orangewap.orange.co.ke/myorange.php and the Orange Kenya commercial website: www.orange.co.ke. It can also be downloaded from the Google Play Store with the keywords “myOrange Kenya”.

ZETECH College Business Lecturer

ZETECH College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs. 

Our mission is to provide high quality education and create an environment that stimulates and challenges students to explore their intellectual and human potential. 

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of 

Business Lecturer

Ref: ZC/HR/02/13/BL/04

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of School, he/she will among other duties is responsible for;

• Teaching at degree level in the areas allocated and as reviewed from time to time
• Preparing lecture notes
• Evaluating the outcomes of individual learning through formal assessments or informal methods and constructive ensuring feedback is given
• Ensuring the subject course outline is sufficiently covered
• Participating in the development, administration and marking of exams, supervision of projects and other assessments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The desired candidate must:

• A minimum of an Master of Business Administration degree in Finance or Strategic Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university
• A first degree in Bachelor of Education specializing in business, or any other related course from a recognized university
• CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a similar position
• A strong team player
• Self driven
• Should have a passion for teaching

Applications including an updated CV, details of the current/last salary and benefits, names of three referees and their contacts to reach the undersigned not later than 24th September 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resource Manager, 

via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com. 

Website: www.zetechcollege.com.

ZETECH College is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical Representative Nairobi Kenya

Medical Representative (Oncology)

Nairobi Kenya

The Position

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Detailing and selling of products to specialists, supportive care staff, medical aid case managers, private and state hospitals;
• Sales tracking;
• Individual customer potential analysis and developmental plans;
• Customer relationship management;
• Key opinion leader identification and development;
• Presentations to academic groups;
• Arranging of CME’s and small group meetings;
• Continuously updating your knowledge in the Oncology area.

The successful candidate should be in possession of:

Hypertech IT Consultants Marketer

 Hypertech IT Consultants Marketer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Hypertech IT Consultants is a Kenyan IT firm offering consultancy services in web applications development, ICT audit and Policy formulations, E-learning solutions and software development.

We wish to recruit an individual for the following position.

Marketer

(1 Position)

Location: Nairobi

Availability: ASAP

The holder must posses the following qualifications.

    Preferably a mature lady.
    Proficient in I.T skills with at least a know how of current technological trends.
    Result Oriented.
    Good interpersonal and marketing skills in addition to a good command of english language.
    A go getter and team player.
    Ready to learn.
    High integrity and honesty.
    Knowledge of social media marketing will be an added advantage.

If qualified, send a cover letter and C.V to info@hypertechltd.net indicating the title "Marketer" on the subjectline by 22nd July 2013.