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Murkomen seeks stronger UN ties on refugees and disaster preparedness

GENEVA — Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, has called for closer cooperation with the United Nations to tackle the country’s...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Parliamentary committee backs all seven IEBC nominees recommends approval

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Parliament took a crucial step on Tuesday towards ending a nearly 18-month deadlock over the country’s electoral commission. The Jus...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

News

Pornhub Goes Dark in France Over New Age-Check Law

In an unusual digital protest, Pornhub has blocked access to its website in France, standing firm against new government rules aimed at shielding mino...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Digital Transformation

Kenya commits to digital equality for people with disabilities

Nairobi – In a landmark announcement, the Kenyan government has pledged to ensure that all public services offered online will be fully accessible to...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Murkomen hold talks with UN Officials in Geneva on boosting disaster readiness

GENEVA – As global threats from floods, droughts and storms intensify, Kenya is stepping up its efforts to prepare for disasters and is asking the wor...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Nakuru M-Pesa Agent Found Dead; Husband Arrested in Murder Probe

Nakuru, Kenya – The husband of a 23-year-old M-Pesa agent whose body was found dumped in a plantation has been arrested in connection with her death....

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Digital Transformation

Nvidia bets big on Taiwan with first AI supercomputer plan

TAIPEI — In a bold declaration of confidence in Taiwan’s tech future, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has announced plans to build the island’s first artifici...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Digital Transformation

Government mulls charging for public Wi-Fi to keep network running

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenyan government is considering charging users for access to public Wi-Fi hotspots, aiming to keep the sprawling network sustain...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Digital Transformation

263 students graduate in digital skills to boost homegrown tech

NAIROBI — Kenya is making a determined push to reduce its dependence on imported technology by expanding its pool of digitally skilled professionals....

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Mauritanian economist elected AfDB president in surprise turnaround

NAIROBI - In a closely watched vote in Abidjan, Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah was elected on Thursday as the ninth president of the African Deve...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Wetang’ula backs closer Kenya-EU ties after Vienna diplomatic talks

NAIROBI –Kenya is looking to Europe for ideas, innovation, and influence. That was the message from Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula,...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Politics

Trump Hits China with Surprise Tech and Visa Moves, Shaking Fragile Trade Truce

A quiet calm had settled between the United States and China—until President Donald Trump threw two sharp punches that may upend the fragile peace. On...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo