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Government urges universities to embed AI in all training programmes
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 15, 2025

Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Gachagua to unveil Democracy for Citizens Party, official launch set for Thursday
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 14, 2025

Additional reports indicate that Gachagua has settled on green, brown and black as the outfit's official party colours while its logo features a hand...

Samsung dominates Kenya’s smartphone market as Tecno slips
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 14, 2025

Tecno, long considered Samsung’s closest rival in Kenya, declined from 17.9 per cent to 15.02 per cent, though it retained the second position overall...

Kenyans warned to brace for hot days, cold nights this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised the public to prepare for varying conditions across the country between May 13 and 19.

UDA calls Gachagua’s resignation 'theatrics', says he was already removed from party
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 12, 2025

In a resignation letter dated May 12, 2025 and addressed to the party's secretary-general, Gachagua accused UDA of dishonesty, claiming its manifesto...

Kenya, Finland sign MoUs on dialogue, peace during President Stubb’s historic visit
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

President William Ruto, who hosted the Finnish leader, described the visit as a milestone in the two nations’ relations, noting it coincides with the...

Gachagua quits UDA, blasts ruling party over failed promises and ‘constitutional coup’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua said he could no longer be part of a political outfit that had, in his view, betrayed the ideals it was founded upon and led the country down...

Violence, child malnutrition soar by 1,000 per cent as Sudan marks two years of war
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 11, 2025

UNICEF has projected that the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition could rise to 462,000 between May and October this year, wit...

20 killed, 50 injured in drone strike on prison in West Sudan
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

Government spokesperson Khalid Ali Aleisir accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of launching the "terrorist act".

State bans quarrying activities in Malindi village after death of three people
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 11, 2025

Three people, a man aged 39, his 34-year-old wife, and another woman aged 38, lost their lives while mining fine ballast when the quarry collapsed on...

Samsung to launch ultra-slim Galaxy S25 edge globally on May 12: What to expect
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 10, 2025

Built with titanium frames and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the device is as durable as it is stylish. It’s also rated IP68 for water and dust resistance,...

Ruto nominates Political Parties registrar Ann Nderitu to IEBC in key electoral shift
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 09, 2025

A seasoned public administrator from Nyandarua County, Njeri boasts 23 years of leadership and administrative experience.

UAE-supplied Chinese weapons used by Sudan’s RSF in violation of UN embargo - Amnesty
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 08, 2025

Amnesty also expressed concern over the role of China in continuing to supply such weapons to the UAE, which has a history of breaching international...

Rains to persist across Kenya with isolated heavy downpours - Weatherman
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department said rainfall is expected across several parts of the country starting Thursday, May 8 and continuing to next week...

UDA launches registration portal for grassroots elections in 22 counties
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

The grassroots elections were supposed to happen at the same time across the country, but they have been delayed several times.

EU Parliament demands release of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

The EU Parliament similarly asked member states to engage Tanzanian officials and keep an eye on Lissu's trial.

Tremor felt in Nairobi traced to 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Tanzania
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

In an update after the incident, the department confirmed that the tremor was caused by shock waves from an earthquake that occurred near Longido town...

Political Parties office gets Sh213 million boost in pre-election budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

The National Treasury has allocated a total of Sh1.93 billion in recurrent expenditure to the Registrar's office, up from Sh1.72 billion in the curren...

Earth tremor reported in Nairobi and surrounding areas
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 07, 2025

The magnitude of the earthquake, reported at around 10:30 am, has not yet been confirmed. However, according to Volcano Discovery, the tremors may hav...

Devolution ministry gets Sh8bn boost in budget to strengthen county service delivery
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The increase comes in the wake of the December 2024 gazettement that formalised the transfer of additional functions from the national to county gover...

Kenyans ditch international SMS for online messaging- KNBS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 06, 2025

The Economic Survey 2025 reveals that domestic SMS traffic rose by 4.4 per cent, from 52.4 billion messages in 2023 to 54.7 billion in 2024.

Auditor-General flags Sh38bn in stalled projects in 24 state departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Gathungu says the government has already paid Sh7.8 billion for these projects, some of which are now accruing penalties due to delayed payment of cer...

Google to change Android phone’s interface in major redesign
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 06, 2025

Google is reportedly preparing to roll out a new design language that promises smoother animations, cleaner lines, and a more minimalist interface.

Chief Justice Koome appoints three-judge bench to hear petitions on removal of Supreme Court judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The petitions were filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and 15 others.

Explosions heard in Sudanese city of Port Sudan, witness says
Reuters  |  May 06, 2025

Dark plumes of smoke could be seen emerging from the vicinity of the country's main maritime port in the city, where hundreds of thousands of displace...

Sudan's RSF launches second drone attack in Port Sudan, security sources say
Reuters  |  May 06, 2025

Large plumes of smoke and fire rose from the facility well into the afternoon as civil defence teams worked to contain a blaze there.

Kamukunji residents participate in public debate on proposed NG-CDF law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 05, 2025

The NG-CDF has faced legal challenges over the years, with critics arguing that it encroaches on county governments' roles.

Violence engulfs besieged Zamzam camp in Sudan’s Darfur region
Reuters  |  May 04, 2025

Witnesses described the moment RSF men poured into Zamzam displacement camp on April 11, looting and burning homes as shells rained down and drones fl...

Sudan's RSF conducts first drone attack on Port Sudan, army spokesperson says
Reuters  |  May 04, 2025

The army has responded by beefing up its deployment around vital facilities in Port Sudan and has closed roads leading to the presidential palace and...

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