Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database Stories

Mbadi gives counties 30 days to integrate payrolls with IPPD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The move is aimed at eliminating ghost workers and bringing sanity to county wage bills, which have been consuming unsustainable portions of revenues.

Data that is stored and not used has a carbon footprint: How companies can manage dark data better
The Conversation  |  Aug 24, 2025

Dark data also accelerates e-waste from hardware replacement and depletes resources through manufacturing, such as using recycled raw materials and wa...

CBK begins real-time monitoring of customer financial transactions
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 23, 2025

Through the system, CBK will strengthen its ability to surveil the entire banking sector as transactions occur, covering RTGS, PesaLink, and mobile mo...

Google debuts first-ever magnetic wireless charging line
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

Kenya to roll out national traffic accident database to curb road carnage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The database will introduce real-time reporting and analysis of crash data, helping authorities to identify high-risk roads and deploy targeted interv...

Auditor General uncovers Sh3.4 billion manual salary payments in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

In Mombasa, 16 employees were promoted without undergoing performance appraisals, while in Kisumu, some workers advanced by more than two job groups i...

KenGen unveils battery energy storage system in fresh renewable energy push
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The newly installed 1.16 megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS will supply uninterrupted power to KenGen’s 52-kilowatt Modular Data Centre (MDC), a facility design...

CBK set to monitor county transactions in real time to curb corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The GDI platform will enhance oversight of public funds by giving CBK the ability to proactively monitor county account balances and transactions on s...

Senators demand audit of Safaricom, Airtel over claims of data sharing with security agencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The legislators are calling for a comprehensive audit of all data access requests made to Safaricom and Airtel Kenya since 2020, including details on...

High Court blocks government from collecting mobile IMEI data
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

In a ruling delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, the court found the public notices issued by CA and KRA unconstitutional, stating they lacked support f...

Northern Kenya needs better weather forecast communication, says met department
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 18, 2025

Ebla Hassan, the secretary of the Garissa Farmers Network, echoed the call to strengthen early warning systems, particularly for farmers along the Riv...

KeNHA grilled over use of privately registered highway patrol vehicles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

CS Chirchir defended the practice, stating that KeNHA relies on service providers contracted under a Performance-Based Contract (PBC) model, who suppl...

Kenyan insurers must disclose major cybersecurity breaches within 24 hours, regulator says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

The directive forms part of broader efforts to enhance accountability and oversight across the industry as more insurers adopt technology-driven opera...

KeNHA warns of 10-day traffic disruptions on key Nairobi Highways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

KeNHA, in a notice published on Tuesday, July 8, revealed it has received a proposal from Multiplex Partners Company for the construction of a 175-kil...

Kenya unveils Sh19 billion plan to overhaul national data systems
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The initial phase of implementation, scheduled for the 2025/26 financial year, is expected to cost Sh5.8 billion.

KeNHA announces 10-day traffic disruption on Nairobi–Nakuru, Maai Mahiu roads for data survey
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

While the disruptions are expected to be brief and controlled, KeNHA urged all road users to cooperate with traffic marshals and police officers stati...

How to hide apps on your phone: A detailed guide for Android, iPhone users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 04, 2025

Hiding apps can offer greater privacy, organisation, and peace of mind, especially for those sharing devices with children or co-workers.

Kenya acquires advanced cyber tools sparking privacy concerns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

While officially aimed at bolstering national digital infrastructure against cyber threats, concerns are mounting over how these "military-grade" fire...

Sh100m spyware budget sparks outrage ahead of controversial ICT law debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The cash, tucked into the 2025/26 budget passed by the national Assembly, will fund Optimus 3.0, a powerful surveillance tool aimed at monitoring inte...

Safaricom, CA deny role in Ojwang’s arrest, reject claims of sharing mobile tracking data
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

The statements from Safaricom and the CA come against a backdrop of growing public outcry and mounting scrutiny over the use of surveillance and data...

ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 06, 2025

The recent announcement marks a significant step in the company’s effort to expand its AI assistant’s capabilities beyond chat-based queries.

Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest
The Conversation  |  Jun 06, 2025

We’ve identified high energy areas in the waters off Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar. They have some of the most energy dense currents on Eart...

Kenya records surge in cybercrime with 82 per cent targeted, gaming sector most hit - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 24, 2025

The proportion of Kenyans who were not just targeted but actually fell victim to fraud rose from eight to 11 per cent during the same period.

Data Protection Commissioner moves to protect online personal data with new guidelines
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 23, 2025

The push for tighter regulation follows the Worldcoin controversy, in which the company scanned the irises of Kenyan citizens in exchange for cryptocu...

Over 50pc of public institutions don't report disability employment data, Labour ministry warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...

Data Commissioner fines school Sh500,000 for sharing student’s personal data without consent
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The Commission found that the school breached the minor's personal data when the school shared the information with a travel agency and the US Embassy...

ICJ Kenya welcomes ruling declaring Worldcoin’s biometric data collection illegal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 05, 2025

ICJ Kenya said the court confirmed WorldCoin began collecting data without obtaining valid consent from the ODPC and failed to carry out the mandatory...

Android 16 set for early launch with major design overhaul and performance boost
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 04, 2025

Beyond visuals, Android 16 will continue pushing its Privacy Sandbox initiative, giving users more control over how apps access personal data.

The end of SIM cards? A new era of mobile communication on the horizon
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Mobile technology is advancing rapidly, and some industry professionals predict a future where SIM cards and traditional airtime are no longer necessa...

Man loses CCTV privacy case over failure to follow legal procedures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

Maina, who had lived in the apartment for over 11 years, argued that the camera was aimed directly at his home, capturing his movements, including int...

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