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Ghibli Effect: The anime-inspired trend sweeping social media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Powered by artificial intelligence, this viral trend reimagines selfies and portraits in the visual style of Studio Ghibli, Japan’s iconic animation h...

Press freedom under fire: Ethiopian police raid ‘Addis Standard' offices, detain journalists
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 23, 2025

The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international pr...

DCI arrests 22-year-old man for impersonating President Ruto
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2025

Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...

State threatens to revoke Standard Group licenses over Sh48m regulatory fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

In a further twist, Standard Group revealed that while the government is demanding Sh48 million in licence fees, it owes the company Sh1.2 billion in...

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

AI research group warns social media hate speech risks reigniting Ethiopia-Eritrea war
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

The Distributed AI Research Institute says these platforms are allowing content that promotes violence, recruits fighters, and dehumanises entire comm...

A silent farewell: Grieving mother reflects on final talk with murdered daughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Tuesday announced the post-mortem results, revealing that Kemunto died from strangulation, confirming i...

TikTok unveils "TikTok for Artists" platform to empower musicians, creators
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

The platform is designed to offer enhanced tools, insights, and opportunities for musicians, visual artists, and creators of all kinds from all over t...

How to ask Grok (AI) to reply to a comment on X
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

By leveraging Grok, users on X can enhance their interactions with followers, providing faster responses while maintaining personalised engagement.

Court approves continuation of lawsuit against Facebook over Tigray violence
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 03, 2025

Meareg Amare Abrha, a respected chemistry professor at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia, was killed in 2021 after his home address and posts calling f...

Interior CS Murkomen links Gen Z's online activism to drug abuse, mental illnesses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

According to Murkomen, substance abuse has "extremely destroyed" the lot who have resorted to insulting people online as a coping mechanism.

Comedian Chipukeezy appointed to key role in President Ruto’s office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Itumbi praised the comedian’s contribution to the creative sector, saying the appointment was a recognition of his efforts.

Media fraternity in grief after sudden deaths of CGTN’s Mudimba and KBC’s Parsayo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The deaths of the two journalists have cast a shadow over the media industry, with many struggling to come to terms with the loss of their colleagues.

University student faces trial for sharing fake funeral photo of president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Through lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya had inquired whether President William Ruto would be called to testify.

Kenya's Gen Z shift to online platforms as traditional media intake declines - CA report 
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the CA report, online usage among teenagers aged 15-17 years has grown from 13 per cent to 15 per cent, while young adults aged 18-24 yea...

Press freedom under attack as police force journalists to delete protest images
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 10, 2025

Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...

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.

MCK urges thorough investigation into attack of journalists in Majengo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

Journalists were on the ground documenting protests sparked by the alleged shooting of two teenage boys on the night of March 4, 2025, in Majengo.

Fewer Kenyans joining social media as growth rate declines - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

Active social media users in Kenya grew by 15.9 per cent in 2024, a sharp drop from the 38.2 per cent recorded in the previous year.

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