Apple Intelligence Stories

Apple could soon allow users to scroll using their eyes on Vision Pro Headset
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 15, 2025

The software will allow users to select data or navigate by the user’s eye movement toward the top or bottom of a page.

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.

NIS Chief Noordin Haji admits Oromo Liberation Army occupying Kenyan territory
Mwangi Maina  |  May 13, 2025

Noordin's testimony contradicts previous official positions that had downplayed OLA's presence in Kenya as episodic or isolated.

Kenya’s security at risk as regional instability grows, warns NIS boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

NIS Director General Noordin Haji told MPs that the Kenya Defence Forces have not upgraded their military equipment in over 10 years, making it diffic...

Is Kenya’s president safe in a crowd? Security expert scans VIP protection checklist
The Conversation  |  May 09, 2025

The issue of presidential protection in Kenya has become particularly relevant following an incident in early May 2025 when someone in a crowd threw a...

Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
UN News  |  May 03, 2025

Meanwhile, tech companies have a crucial role. In this regard, Turk announced that his Office and UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO are offeri...

Duolingo says it’s replacing contractors with AI
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...

IMCTC warns AI a double-edged sword as terrorist use raises global security concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

The IMCTC urges governments and security agencies to take immediate action to counter these growing threats, calling for stronger tools, better financ...

Suno AI: Empowering Kenyan artists in era of AI-driven music creation
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 20, 2025

Suno AI is a groundbreaking platform that empowers users to craft original songs by simply entering text prompts.

Government to include AI tools like Chatgpt in school curriculum
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

Speaking while responding to questions from Senators, Kabogo said the government had already partnered with the European Union (EU) to develop a compr...

Senators accuse government of sabotaging civilian oversight of NIS amid rights abuse concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The senators now claim the government is intentionally obstructing the appointment of the board, particularly in light of growing concerns about human...

Climate change, AI to drive power demand over the next 2 years, IEA Report shows
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 12, 2025

The findings by the International Energy Agency suggest the twin trends will eclipse the traditional focus on universal electrification as the primary...

WordPress users can now harness AI power to build and design websites
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 11, 2025

The new AI builder aims to streamline the process for beginners and help WordPress.com remain competitive in the ever-growing market of website builde...

Somalia mourns death of its first spy master General Ahmed Abdallah “Dafle”
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 11, 2025

National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali “Sambololshe” who hailed the late Gen. Dafle for pioneering its first inte...

Artificial Intelligence: The new best friend? How people are turning to AI for life decisions
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 03, 2025

Chatbots and virtual assistants are filling the emotional and advisory gaps that were once the domain of human connections, raising the question of wh...

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...

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