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Russia enters African media with hub in Addis Ababa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Addis Ababa centre is the first large-scale, multi-functional editorial hub established by a Russian media company in Ethiopia.

To fight dissent, Kenya clamps down on social media, AI
DW News  |  Feb 10, 2025

Kenya's government recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence. AI-generated content has helped fuel dissent and s...

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...

Media council urges stronger collaboration between Parliament journalists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 06, 2025

Omwoyo proposed that parliamentary sessions, especially those on national matters, should be broadcast live, except debates on national security.

Mandera County receives 150 computers to enhance digital literacy
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The initiative is part of the UK's Digital Access Programme that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities,

ICT CS William Kabogo rules out social media shutdown in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

Addressing rising concerns about the regulation of digital spaces, Kabogo on Monday made it clear that discussions on banning or disabling these platf...

State orders social media platforms to set up physical offices in Kenya to curb online abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

PS Omollo stressed that the directive also compels telecommunications providers and platform owners to take stronger measures against harassment, hate...

China gives a wary welcome to influx of American 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

Kenyan petitioner demands action against X for promoting harmful content
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Felix Kibet has sued the social media platform, accusing it of failing to regulate harmful content that violates individual rights, erodes public valu...

Kindiki urges Kenyans to avoid misinformation in quest to hold government accountable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

He said public criticism plays an important role in shaping government policies, but he stressed that negativity and falsehoods only undermine the cou...

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

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.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Ichung'wah wants DCI to enforce law to tame those using social media to insult leaders
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

Junet pointed to recent AI-generated images of President William Ruto in a coffin, describing them as a disturbing trend of using social media to mock...

Court showdown looms as Communications Authority seeks to restore nullified broadcasting rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

KUJ had challenged sections of the Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA), arguing that the development and enforcement of media standards fa...

Kenya unveils Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza to lead Africa's green revolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The hub aims to harness technology to combat climate change, create jobs, and promote sustainable development across Africa.

Kindiki urges balanced criticism from media, pledges to protect journalists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Deputy President also assured the media that the government would respect judicial decisions.

High Court bars Communications Authority from interfering with TV content
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 12, 2024

Court clarifies that regulation of the content is a duty of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).

South Sudan, Kenya to resume peace talks in Nairobi
Amina Wako  |  Nov 07, 2024

Ruto also announced plans to engage the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for broader regional and international support.

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