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Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

Faith Kipyegon’s 1500m world record in Eugene officially ratified
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 13, 2025

Faith Kipyegon stopped the clock at 3:48.68, trimming 0.36 seconds off her own record of 3:49.04 set in Paris on July 7, 2024.

IPhone 17 redefines selfies with AI-enhanced front camera and smart framing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers re...

Apple releases iOS 26 with custom icons that sync to MagSafe cases
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.

Apple unveils new iPhones, wireless earphone products
XINHUA  |  Sep 10, 2025

Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes respectively, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver Apple's best-ever performance and a significant lea...

Senate denies plans to extend presidential term limit, create office of Prime Minister
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Bill focuses on addressing procedural gaps in Parliament to enhance support for county governments, rather than altering term limits or executive...

Apple’s much-anticipated ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch - what to watch for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.

Kenyan man charged in US for laundering Sh5.1 billion in COVID-19 relief fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

Ahmednaji Maalim Aftin Sheikh, 28, reportedly helped his brother move millions of dollars obtained through the scheme from the US to Kenya, concealing...

Rwanda calls Human Rights Watch's count of new graves at military cemetery "disrespectful"
XINHUA  |  Sep 06, 2025

According to the HRW, 1,171 new graves were recorded between 2022 and 2025, the increase coinciding with the M23 armed group's offensive on Goma and B...

Ethiopia bids to host 2027 UN climate summit, rivalling Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ethiopia is highlighting Addis Ababa's infrastructure, connectivity and experience in staging international meetings.

Uganda detains 13, probes ex-spy chief over fake Kampala terror attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The arrests come after a probe ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, into irregularities within the military's counterterro...

Apple’s iPhone 17 global launch set for September 9 — What Kenyan fans need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 31, 2025

For users currently on iPhone 13 or earlier, the iPhone 17 Air or Pro models bring significant improvements in camera quality, AI tools, and performan...

Kenya backs IGAD's initiative to boost pandemic preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

The programme aims to enhance the capacity of countries in early detection, rapid response, and effective management of pandemics across the IGAD regi...

Hussein Khalid: Police brutality, rights violations persist 15 years after 2010 Constitution
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 28, 2025

According to Hussein, the implementation of the Constitution promulgated in August 2010 has been fraught with challenges, as the state has consistentl...

Why Ruto declined to gazette Katiba Day as a public holiday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Ruto said the spirit of the 2010 Constitution itself guided his decision.

Raila slams IEBC, NPS and DPP, says they have failed Kenyans despite 2010 Constitution gains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Raila said while some institutions created by the Constitution had strengthened democracy and accountability, others had failed to live up to expectat...

Four judges removed, 210 staff sacked for misconduct since promulgation of 2010 Constitution - CJ Koome
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Koome revealed that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has handled 946 petitions against judges, with 95 complaints still pending.

KHRC, civil rights organisations highlight governance failures on Katiba Day
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Commission highlighted executive overreach, weakened devolution, and rampant corruption as key obstacles preventing the country from fulfilling th...

CJ Martha Koome hails 2010 Constitution as transformative, cites gains and challenges 15 years on
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 27, 2025

Speaking at a Katiba Day event marking the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, Koome praised the document as a driver of good governance, human righ...

High Court stops Sh220 million payment for 2018 CHAN contract
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 26, 2025

The works were meant to upgrade facilities ahead of the 2018 CHAN tournament, which was to be hosted by Kenya but was later moved to Morocco due to de...

President Ruto declares August 27 Katiba Day to commemorate 2010 Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

While Katiba Day will remain a working day, all government institutions across the three arms of government and two levels of governance, including sc...

National Assembly annuls 17 government regulations for contravening Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

Among those revoked are the Pest Control Products (Fees and Other Charges) Regulations, 2024, the Tariffs for Healthcare Services, and the Prevention...

Windows 11 to get Android App continuity feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

While Apple’s ecosystem has famously offered cross-device continuity for years, Microsoft is distinguishing itself by embracing Android, the world’s m...

Explainer: What is anticipatory bail and when should it be granted?
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Anticipatory bail is a legal safeguard that allows a person to seek protection from arrest before they are formally charged or taken into custody.

Africa: A tentative start in mass vaccine production
DW News  |  Aug 22, 2025

Since COVID, there've been growing initiatives in Africa to start producing vaccines and medicines locally, thus gaining greater independence from glo...

Covid infection ages blood vessels, especially in women, study shows
Amina Wako  |  Aug 21, 2025

Blood vessels naturally stiffen with age, but researchers found the virus accelerates this process, leaving survivors at greater risk of heart attack,...

Sh3.16 billion released for Mombasa-Mtwapa road compensation, construction to resume
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to Resident Engineer Joseph Gichuru, more than 1,000 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are expected to receive compensation, paving the way fo...

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander who saved crew, dies at 97
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Lovell flew on several important space missions, including Gemini 7, where he and his colleague tested if humans could survive two weeks in space, and...

Guinea-Bissau president to run as an independent candidate in November election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The move comes amid ongoing unrest sparked by his decision to postpone the vote, which has drawn criticism for extending his stay in power beyond the...

Kenya marks 27 years since 1998 US embassy bombing with renewed pledge to fight terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2025

To commemorate the anniversary, the National Counter Terrorism Centre on Thursday reaffirmed its dedication to keeping Kenya safe and preventing futur...

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