National Intelligence Service Stories

Kenya must look outward or risk being overrun, NIS boss Noordin Haji warns
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 28, 2025

With his lecture, Noordin signaled a shift in tone for Kenya's spy agency—one that now sees public engagement and transparency as essential to navigat...

Somalia returns firearms stolen in deadly Mandera attack that left Kenyan officer dead
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 16, 2025

However, police reported that some ammunition was missing. Of the original 90 bullets, only 10 were returned.

Tension as Somali intelligence officials kill Kenyan police officer at border
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Police have linked the attack to the foiled abduction of a Chinese national by suspected terrorists who have since been arrested.

Treasury increases NIS budget by Sh9.3 billion to counter security threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

NIS spending remains one of the least scrutinised government expenditures, as its budget is typically presented as a single-line item without public d...

NIS boss Haji says AI and social media being weaponised to destabilise Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Noordin emphasised the need for Kenya to develop strong policies to address cyberspace vulnerabilities.

The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare: Transforming patient care in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 09, 2025

Although AI adoption in Kenya is still in its early stages, it promises to enhance the capabilities of surgeons, reduce human error and provide safer...

AI-generated content fuels heated debate on free speech and regulation in Kenya
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Cartoonist Gideon Kibet and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi were reportedly abducted after sharing AI-generated images depicting Kenyan President William Rut...

CIA now says Covid-19 'more likely' to have come from lab not nature
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

Beijing has said claims that a laboratory leak likely caused the pandemic have no credibility.

Geopolitical tensions and adoption of AI top key threats to cyber security, global report warns
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 21, 2025

In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and social engineering attacks, with 42 per cent of organisations reporting such incidents.

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Kenya to regulate AI with new strategy amid growing concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The government is keen to harness the technology's potential while ensuring its ethical and responsible use.

Pressure mounts on NIS boss Noordin Haji as lobby calls for his resignation over abduction scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Justice Alliance also expressed frustration with Police IG Kanja's claim of ignorance regarding the perpetrators of the abductions.

Jobs set to boom, fade in the next five years - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Farmworkers top the list as the most lucrative venture over the coming half a decade, the report says.

Worry as government's threat to curtail freedom of expression on digital spaces surges
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 11, 2025

Ruto and his close allies described the social criticism as a serious erosion of morals in Kenyan society.

Workers must sharpen soft skills to thrive in the age of AI - lobby
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 21, 2024

It notes that soft skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving, will become increasingly vital in naviga...

Kenya to form complaints board to hold NIS accountable for its actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The secrecy surrounding NIS operations has made it difficult to hold the agency accountable to the public, according to the Centre for Human Rights an...

Kalonzo: Those delaying reconstitution of IEBC have self-centred interests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Musyoka pointed out that the National Dialogue Committee, a bipartisan initiative he co-led, had recommended that the process be expedited.

President Ruto champions use of AI to enhance public service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Ruto outlined how AI could transform platforms like e-Citizen by providing instant solutions, reducing wait times, and minimising opportunities for fr...

At least seven Russian Wagner mercenaries killed in Mali attack
Reuters  |  Nov 23, 2024

A video seen by Reuters showed bodies of at least five white men in army fatigues lying around a military vehicle following an attack.

Rwandan scientists harness AI to revolutionise cancer diagnoses, antenatal care
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Launched in October 2023 as an extension of IRCAD France, IRCAD Africa focuses on training, research, and development in minimally invasive surgery.

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