Artificial Intelligence Stories

AI must not decide humanity’s fate, UN chief warns Security Council
UN News  |  Sep 25, 2025

The Secretary-General highlighted steps already underway, including the creation of an independent scientific panel on AI and a new global dialogue on...

Google integrates Gemini AI into smart TVs for more personalised viewing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

Users can now access Gemini’s advanced features, voice-assisted searches, content recommendations, and interactive tools without needing a separate de...

One in three South Africans has never heard of AI – What this means for policy
The Conversation  |  Sep 21, 2025

Thirty-seven per cent of the survey respondents had never heard of AI, while 36 per cent indicated they’d heard of it but knew very little about it an...

UN counter-terrorism body partners with Kenya to combat digital terror networks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 20, 2025

In a statement after the meeting with Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of UNCTED, Mudavadi said Kenya continues to stand firm in the face of persis...

Somali troops awarded for heroism in battlefield victory against Al-Shabaab
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2025

General Sahal praised the “heroic sacrifice” of his forces, adding that the success in El-deer was largely achieved thanks to the backing of the resid...

Did AI save Google from being broken apart by regulators?
DW News  |  Sep 10, 2025

The growing power of artificial intelligence was a deciding factor in a court's decision not to break up Google and its Chrome search browser. It is a...

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader behind presidential convoy attack
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...

Adobe to release free iPhone version of Premiere to rival CapCut
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

Adobe says the app plans to also incorporate AI.

Apple’s much-anticipated ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone 17 launch - what to watch for
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.

Somali intelligence confirms killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab fighters in raid
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 06, 2025

The operation comes days after a similar one mid this week killed three Al-Shabaab leaders in an airstrike conducted in the Hiran region.

Somali intelligence announce killing of three Al-Shabaab leaders after airstrike in Hiran region
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The agency added that the operation that took place in the Shaw area of the ​​Hiran region was done in collaboration with international partners.

Editors, reporters challenged to adopt AI but maintain human oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.

AI in African newsrooms: Can artificial intelligence help tell Africa’s story accurately and at scale?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 29, 2025

Using the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an example, panellists showed how structured storytelling timelines, actors, data can “inoculate” audiences. Stil...

AI-powered imaging technology can now detect deadly food toxins, study finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...

If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know, it will be over. What then?
The Conversation  |  Aug 23, 2025

It is not only technology, though, that causes unemployment. A relatively unique feature of market economies is their ability to produce mass want, th...

Apple Watch could soon feature touch ID in biometric breakthrough
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

A reference to “AppleMesa,” Apple’s internal codename for Touch ID, was spotted in unreleased software build associated with the next-gen Apple Watch...

How hype and Western narratives shape AI reporting in Africa, and what must change
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing A...

From film to digital era: How photography in Nairobi has evolved over the decades
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2025

World Photography Day, observed every August 19, celebrates the art, science, and history of photography by commemorating the 1839 release of the Dagu...

Kenya leads in AI innovation, policy development as Africa’s market set to triple by 2030
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2025

The report emphasises that while AI is driving innovation, growth, and social impact worldwide, Africa is uniquely positioned to unlock its transforma...

Namibia launches AI-assisted learning pilot project to reach 2,500 students by 2026
XINHUA  |  Aug 07, 2025

The project seeks to develop a scalable blueprint for AI-assisted learning in Namibia's public education system by integrating AI tutoring with tradit...

Why former Kenyan security officers are turning to activism and challenging the state
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 05, 2025

Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, was arrested in Miritini, Mombasa County, after releasing a video in which he defended three former secur...

Search engines under scrutiny after private ChatGPT conversations leak
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

The exposure stems from a misconfigured share feature in the ChatGPT app, which was introduced earlier this year by OpenAI.

Google introduces AI-powered age verification
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 31, 2025

The AI uses behavioural signals, such as browsing habits and account activity, to estimate if a user is under 18.

Elon Musk’s xAI to launch text-to-video feature for Grok chatbot in October 2025
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 29, 2025

The feature will allow users to create full videos, including synchronized audio, from simple text prompts.

ChatGPT 'therapy sessions' are not private, warns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

Sam Altman emphasised that while millions are turning to AI tools for guidance, emotional support, or even informal therapy, the chats are not private...

OpenAI set to launch GPT-5 in August, promises major leap in AI performance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 25, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had said that the new model will be faster, smarter, and more intuitive than any existing model in the world.

Kenya among African nations to benefit from Google’s Sh904 million AI funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The funds will go towards supporting academic institutions and nonprofit organisations working to develop localised AI curricula, online safety traini...

AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa - why language inclusion matters
The Conversation  |  Jul 24, 2025

In recent years, AI language technologies for public health have increased rapidly. This wave of technology development really took off as the COVID-1...

Ethiopian intelligence service agents among 14 charged in $135 million massive bank fraud
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 22, 2025

Thirteen of the 14 suspects are currently in detention as court proceedings continue, while authorities are still searching for the one who remains at...

ChatGPT now handles over 2.5 billion prompts a day, OpenAI confirms
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

The numbers, confirmed by OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander, highlights just how embedded ChatGPT has become in people’s daily routines from answeri...

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