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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...
Others which have been affected include Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon, Canva, Coinbase, Ring, Duolingo, and more.
Lamu faces a growing mental health burden worsened by drug abuse, insecurity and poverty.
Public bodies are among the most non-compliant, with about 12,460 institutions identified as holding unclaimed assets. Although some hold detailed con...
COMESA's intra-regional trade has declined for two consecutive years, with analysts warning that prolonged instability could stall the bloc's integrat...
Despite most Kenyan startups collapsing within their first year, a growing number of entrepreneurs are defying the odds through digital partnerships,...
Experts say adapting to emerging trends is vital if the continent is to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and experience-driven market.
Further amendments have been proposed to synchronise the issuance of IDs with voter registration before students complete secondary school.
In a notice issued Tuesday, the Communications Authority of Kenya said the directive seeks to enhance cybersecurity and protect sensitive data within...
Kindiki described the responsibility as significant and said Kenya would use its leadership to deepen value chains, leverage digital technology, and p...
Gaspard Banyankimbona, AU commissioner for education, science, technology and innovation, said "despite their pivotal role, teachers across Africa fac...
The initiative seeks to address gaps in recourse mechanisms for digital wallets and improve safeguards for users of digital financial services (DFSs).
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. Gone are the days of obvious phishing emails and poorly translated scam messages. Today, attackers use...
The bulk of the revenue came from the earlier Digital Service Tax (DST), which was introduced in June 2020 at 1.5 per cent of gross turnover before be...
A recent study by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis forecasts the creation of 1,788,881 jobs, comprising 407,732 direct and...
In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...
Data from the Business Registration Services reveals that the total number of items pledged fell to 132,374 in the year ended June 30, with most Kenya...
The MPs said the automation process has repeatedly failed to meet its intended goals of reducing fraud and easing service delivery.
The coalition explains TFGBV as any harmful act committed, worsened, or amplified through online channels such as social media, messaging apps, or oth...
Murkomen said the directive takes effect immediately and is part of broader reforms to make identification services more accessible.
The Central Bank of Kenya raised the base lending rate to 13 per cent in February 2024 and maintained it until August, driving some commercial lenders...
CBK statistics show that default rates drop as the size of the loan increases, with loans between Sh1,000 and Sh5,000 showing a 69.4 per cent non-perf...
Committee Chairperson John Kiarie highlighted persistent issues affecting connectivity and legislative progress, calling for a sector that works effic...
The survey also shows that 10 per cent of respondents are students, six per cent are homemakers, two per cent are temporarily laid off, and one per ce...
The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.
The tech workers argue that the Bill results from legislative capture by Big Tech and denies them public participation, exposing Kenyan workers to exp...
The licensing brings the total number of regulated digital credit providers (DCPs) to 153, following the approval of 41 additional providers in June 2...
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasised that no public office will be allowed to buy goods or services outside the e-GP system, which he says...
COTU boss Francis Atwoli, accused the Ministry of Health and the Digital Health Authority of exercising undue influence over SHA, saying this has crip...
World Photography Day, observed every August 19, celebrates the art, science, and history of photography by commemorating the 1839 release of the Dagu...
