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Why mastering Generative AI is the fastest way to boost your career and salary
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 03, 2025

World Bank data shows Generative AI skills now attract wage premiums of up to 36 per cent worldwide, as vacancies surge across ICT and white-collar ro...

Museums go fully digital as National Museums of Kenya unveils new ticketing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

National Museums of Kenya has launched a cashless eCitizen ticketing system at major sites, giving visitors 30 days to use old tickets as it phases ou...

AU calls for rapid tech adoption in farming to shield continent from food crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

The conference brought together policymakers, agri-tech players, researchers and development partners to chart a policy path for digital agriculture,...

Judiciary urges state to plug funding gap as Nairobi courts face heavy caseload
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

The Judiciary has closed nationwide budget hearings in Nairobi, warning a Sh17 billion funding gap could undermine court security, digital reforms and...

Inside the rise of news influencers transforming media in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...

Coastal counties face surge in online job scams, officials warn
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 27, 2025

Gicheha said Mombasa has recorded the highest number of victims nationwide, noting that many jobseekers are persuaded to hand over money or personal d...

MPs outline conditions to be met before forests can be degazetted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

Court of Appeal postpones hearing on constitutionality of Health Acts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 26, 2025

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practiti...

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

Ruto says fibre-optic growth powering faster eCitizen services and digital access
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto says Kenya has added 24,000km of fiber-optic network since 2022, creating a ‘digital superhighway’ that boosts access to services, empowers youth...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

How digital platforms are creating new pathways for youth, with riders taking home up to Sh70,000 monthly
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 15, 2025

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...

Governor Abdulswamad calls for tighter oversight on health apps
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

He noted that while mobile apps have made healthcare more accessible, unchecked use could lead to self-diagnosis and mismanagement of illnesses.

How AI is reshaping education across Africa
DW News  |  Nov 13, 2025

American social entrepreneur Patricia Wilkins is among those investing in artificial intelligence (AI) education for underprivileged youth in Ghana. H...

Sudan’s war-tested university: How Mashreq kept students learning amid conflict
The Conversation  |  Nov 12, 2025

Amid bombing, looting, and displacement, Mashreq University turned technology and innovation into a lifeline for thousands of students.

Africa lags in ID cards coverage as experts urge inclusive access
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the lender, this disparity highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring that millions across the continent can prove who they are, a fundame...

MPs warn Treasury over lapses in fiscal discipline, pension system delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over repeated lapses in leadership and gaps in accountability, stressing the need to protect citizens’ money.

CJ Martha Koome unveils anti-corruption and green justice plans to transform Kenyan courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Koome pushes data-driven reforms, anti-corruption measures, and green initiatives to transform Kenya’s justice system and improve servic...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

Information ministry opposes Energy Act amendment, warns county levies threaten broadband rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Ministry of Information stresses that the amendment could disrupt national digital connectivity plans, inflate project costs, and hinder equitable dis...

Over 600 schools to benefit as Safaricom unveils massive education initiative
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 30, 2025

The programme aims to upgrade over 600 learning institutions, offer 10,000 scholarships, and provide digital skilling for teachers across the country...

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The challenge now is integration: making these pieces work together so that African languages are not just represented in isolated demos, but in real-...

Maraga blasts Ruto for hurried signing ‘draconian’ laws on day of Raila’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 21, 2025

Maraga, who was flanked by officials of his Green Movement Party of Kenya in Nairobi, said Ruto's action is a mockery of the Constitution and constitu...

Signal, Canva among digital apps hit by major service disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Others which have been affected include Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon, Canva, Coinbase, Ring, Duolingo, and more.

Lamu becomes first county to introduce digital mental health training
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2025

Lamu faces a growing mental health burden worsened by drug abuse, insecurity and poverty.

Audit exposes Sh332 billion in dormant assets held by banks, insurers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Public bodies are among the most non-compliant, with about 12,460 institutions identified as holding unclaimed assets. Although some hold detailed con...

Conflicts in DRC and Sudan threaten COMESA integration, warns Secretary-General Chileshe Kapwepwe
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 10, 2025

COMESA's intra-regional trade has declined for two consecutive years, with analysts warning that prolonged instability could stall the bloc's integrat...

How Kenya’s startups are surviving in today’s fiercely competitive online retail space
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 10, 2025

Despite most Kenyan startups collapsing within their first year, a growing number of entrepreneurs are defying the odds through digital partnerships,...

Experts urge authentic experiences as modern travellers reshape African tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2025

Experts say adapting to emerging trends is vital if the continent is to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and experience-driven market.

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