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Serial sex offender Simon Levy guilty of double murder and rape
- Published A serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police has been found …
Swahili Scholars Push for AI, digital innovation to secure language’s global future - Kahawatungu
Swahili scholars, researchers, policymakers and technology experts from across East Africa have call…
Exceptional researchers welcome: UK expands talent scheme for Kenyan experts
- The UK government expanded its Global Talent visa scheme on August 6, 2026, bringing over 100 rese…
AI creates 16 new viruses from scratch
Scientists used an artificial intelligence program to create new viral genomes that are different fr…
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
- Published The power failure which hit a Network Rail operations centre in Manchester was a rare in…
China-Kenya MOU will position Kenya as Africa’s digital creator hub
Kenya’s digital economy is entering a new phase, one that moves beyond connectivity and innovation i…
Benefits of Sending Money Across Networks Instantly Using Airtel Money #AD
Benefits of Sending Money Across Networks Instantly Using Airtel Money #AD Audio By Vocalize Whether…
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Ben Wodecki is used to travelling the globe and is used to seeing airline crew at work. But
Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
- Published A group of academics is calling for an independent investigation into the appointment of…
Meta fined Ksh73.8B in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A US judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to
New competitor?: Musk to turn Starlink Mobile into network like Safaricom
- SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell announced plans to transform Starlink Mobile into a standalone mo…
Uganda approves troop deployment to Gaza under Trump-backed plan
Uganda’s Parliament has approved a government motion authorising the deployment of the Uganda People…
Mukothima leaders adopt one-government approach to improve service delivery
Government departmental heads in Mukothima Sub-County have resolved to strengthen collaboration betw…
Ambitious move: Elon Musk to deploy humanoid robots on moon to build factories
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed plans to deploy humanoid robots on the moon during the company's fir…
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3 Kenyans to face trial in U.S. court over cybercrime and identity theft charges
3 Kenyans to face trial in U.S. court over cybercrime and identity theft charges Three Kenyan men co…
Govt spends Sh3.9 billion to establish 588 digital hubs - Kahawatungu
The government has spent nearly Sh4 billion to establish 588 Digital Hub sites across 274 constituen…
How a diary solved the disappearance and murder of Richard Dyson
- Published When Det Con Tom Ryan came across a diary entry about an old cattle trailer in July 2025…
Working abroad: Japan lists over 50 countries eligible for digital nomad visa
- Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially published the list of 51 countries eligible for its…
ICT PS defends digital hubs rollout as MPs question regional inequality
ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui on Thursday, August 6, appeared before the Na…
Officer says he's 'appalled' PC Harper's killers could be released early
- Published The senior investigating officer in the PC Andrew Harper case has told the BBC he is "ap…