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The feature is currently rolling out to users of Google Search on desktop as part of a broader AI overhaul intended to make planning, researching, and booking trips more intuitive.

The AGPO framework identifies youth, women, and PWDs as priority bidders, requiring all public institutions to dedicate 30 per cent of their procurement budgets to these categories.

Employers and employees contributed 1.5 per cent of salaries, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the projected Sh63.2 billion by Sh10 billion.

If passed, the law will mark a significant step toward modernising the public participation process while protecting taxpayers from redundant expenditures.

The entry of a multinational conglomerate from Tanzania into the Kenyan market is expected to shake up the energy industry, forcing prices downwards.

According to the agency, the banking industry’s impaired loan ratio, which stood at 17.6 per cent in June, is unlikely to ease until public-sector arrears are significantly reduced.

The biggest obstacle to mass production and the use of sulfur-based batteries is durability. A good lithium-ion battery, like those in an electric vehicle, can go through thousands of cycles of discharging and recharging before its capacity starts to fade.

In 2024, men conducted 61 per cent of all mobile money deals across M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and T-Kash, leaving women with just 39 per cent of total transaction value.

The provision for Kenya Power’s debt alone increased by 78 per cent to Sh830.99 million, as the Sh16.65 billion owed remained largely unsettled.

Within IT, application software (7 per cent of all transactions) and consumer digital services (6 per cent) were the dominant sub-sectors, together representing two-thirds of all IT deals.

With a bold mix of performance, endurance, and design innovation, the 15 is positioning itself as a serious rival to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy series.

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will remain active.

The update is designed to make it easier for listeners to recommend tracks, albums, and episodes to friends without leaving the platform.

Participants can share links, images, documents, and even PDFs, giving ChatGPT full context to contribute intelligently to the discussion.

The move to resume talks comes as Kenya faces tighter local supply and increased reliance on electricity imports from Ethiopia and Uganda.

According to the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE), youths aged 15–34, who form 35 per cent of the population, face an unemployment rate of 67 per cent, far higher than the national average of 12.7 per cent.

In a statement, EPRA said the decision comes amid slight fluctuations in international petroleum costs.

Mozilla promises users will be able to pick which AI model powers their assistant, rather than being locked into a single provider.

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost homes.

The restriction is part of the government’s ongoing plan to raise road safety standards and reduce the number of older units that do not meet environmental and mechanical requirements.

Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi and Marsabit.

The proposed regulations will empower the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to levy heavier penalties on banks that fail to follow the Banking Act and other regulatory guidelines.

The Lower Eastern counties scheduled for training are Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni. In North Rift, the sessions will be held in Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, and Laikipia.

The Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme was set up in 2006 after the restructuring of the corporation, inheriting liabilities of more than Sh16 billion.

The Cabinet had lifted the moratorium in 2023, but MPs reinstated it, saying they needed more time to review the current PPAS.

Beyond regional trade, remittances from Kenyans living abroad have reached a historic Sh1 trillion as of November 2025.

With countries tightening data-protection laws, privacy-centric AI infrastructure could help local startups handle sensitive data responsibly while accessing global computing power.

The committee was also alerted to KPLC’s heavy exposure to foreign exchange losses, which have reached Sh23 billion due to loans and power purchase agreements denominated in dollars.

Analysts see this as a deliberate shift toward local funding, consistent with President William Ruto’s goal to reduce reliance on costly foreign loans and limit foreign exchange pressures.

FAO attributes the sustained easing largely to ample global supplies and improved export availability across several key commodities.

With a Sh19.4 billion pledge, UBA aims to modernise Kenya’s transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors while fostering regional trade and supporting youth and entrepreneurial growth.

The move aims to bolster food security and resilience across the continent, which continues to bear the greatest impact of the ongoing crisis.

Stop wasting money and risking your safety — unplug these 10 common household appliances that secretly drain power 24/7.

Regulators warned that a failure of a single provider could disrupt multiple institutions at once, affecting their ability to deliver essential services.

Cabinet noted that the adoption of the new pricing database will standardise cost data, making it easier to monitor projects, plan budgets, and maintain consistency across ministries.

Shanta Gold has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for the Kakamega project, as it seeks permission to operate the mine for the next eight years.

In 2021/22, the company recruited 28 graduate engineers using its internal HR database instead of conducting open recruitment.

The reforms, championed by the Investment, Trade and Industry ministry, are intended to improve Kenya’s business climate and remove unnecessary obstacles.

In the East Africa region, Kenya now leads the continent in digital finance, innovation, and connectivity.

According to a recent phenological survey covering Kenya’s main macadamia production zones, a large part of the crop is still maturing.

About 89 per cent of respondents, approximately nine in 10 people, said they opt for ride-hailing when they feel unsafe using other means, particularly when fatigued, travelling at night, or moving through unfamiliar areas.

Partnerships with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) contributed nearly a quarter of the bloc's trade portfolio during the period.

The latest SmartThings iOS app update, rolling out globally this week, adds full Siri Shortcut support for automations created within the SmartThings app.

The meeting brought senators face-to-face with the regulator to review enforcement actions and discuss their impact on LPG dealers and vulnerable households.

Banks say the mismatch between average income and the cost of property is a key factor limiting mortgage growth.

African countries whose agriculture is less productive, with generally lower or poor crop yields, may not benefit as much in the short term from open trade. They will, however, benefit in the long run.

The authority said it will begin authenticating income and expenditure details declared in annual tax returns and introduce a structured payment plan for those unable to clear their dues at once.

In the six months ending September, the number of Pochi La Biashara accounts rose sharply by 72.6 per cent, reaching 1.5 million, Safaricom’s latest data shows.

Central to the inquiry is how tea prices are determined and why farmers in some areas receive higher bonuses than others.

The feature, which is rolling out in phases, will automatically detect and summarise important details such as flight schedules, parcel deliveries, payment confirmations, and OTPs directly within Google Messages.

Unpaid domestic and care work covers two major categories, unpaid domestic work such as cooking, cleaning and laundry, and unpaid care work, which includes childcare and elder care.