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Scientists develop Sodium-Ion battery that charges to 80 per cent in six minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

This innovation offers a promising alternative to lithium-based batteries, leveraging the abundance and low cost of sodium to address critical challen...

Rwanda explores Vehicle-to-Grid technology to boost energy efficiency, adoption of electric vehicles
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

According to officials from Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the initiative is part of the country's strategy to enhance energy efficie...

Rwanda tests AI system to modernise judicial processes and improve access to justice
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 21, 2025

Developed by local technology company IST Legal, the platform is designed to assist lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and legal researchers with services...

Ruto appoints new non-executive chairs for nuclear and ICT agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Ruto also named Lily Ng’ok as the non-executive chairperson of the board of the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) for a three...

Ethiopia agrees minerals, energy deals worth Sh219.3 billion, chiefly with Chinese firms
Reuters  |  May 14, 2025

The Finance Ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday that companies attending a two-day investment conference in Addis Ababa had signed agreements...

Android 16 set for early launch with major design overhaul and performance boost
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 04, 2025

Beyond visuals, Android 16 will continue pushing its Privacy Sandbox initiative, giving users more control over how apps access personal data.

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...

Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...

Apple releases iOS 18.5 Beta: What's new
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

The update is available as a developer beta, and compatible devices that have already received iOS 18.4, including the iPhone 13 series and later, iPh...

Battle of the giants: Apple vs. Samsung – Which phone will you pick?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 04, 2025

Packed with cutting-edge technology, both phones offer incredible features that will surely pique the interest of tech enthusiasts and casual users al...

Leaked iPhone 17 designs: What to expect from new series in September
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 25, 2025

With better cameras, improved performance, bigger batteries, and a sleeker design, Apple is pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can do.

Cabinet approves establishment of Kenya's space cooperation with Rwanda and Egypt
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 11, 2025

The new frameworks will further support Kenya’s ambitions by fostering joint research, capacity building and knowledge exchange with Rwanda and Egypt.

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance pending assessment of its consistency with his "America First" foreign p...

Rise of Muslim-friendly apps and how they are enhancing everyday life
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 12, 2025

It is advisable for users to conduct thorough research before downloading any application, as some apps have faced backlash for misusing user data, ra...

Opinion: Technology is a game changer for adolescents’ health in Kenya
Joe Aura  |  Jan 28, 2025

The transformative potential of technology comes with its own set of challenges. Shared mobile devices in patriarchal households can expose young wome...

MPs summon Gideon Moi over disputed 5,000-acre Rift Valley Institute land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

The committee revealed that the local community raised funds in 1972 to purchase the land specifically for the college.

Ruto says govt plans to curb AI-driven disinformation to safeguard democracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

The move comes at a time when AI-driven disinformation campaigns are causing widespread concern globally.

How technology is shaping future of construction and easing burden on manual labourers
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 17, 2024

Pullers and other machines are now employed to transport stones, cement, and other materials to higher floors, showcasing the integration of technolog...

Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars
Reuters  |  Aug 13, 2024

The water, located about 7.2 to 12.4 miles (11.5 to 20 km) below the Martian surface, potentially offers conditions favourable to sustain microbial li...

Kenya to deploy genetically modified mosquitoes to curb malaria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2024

The initiative aims to utilise advanced genetic techniques, specifically gene drive technology to stop the spread.

From Swahili to Zulu, African techies develop AI language tools
Reuters  |  Jun 17, 2024

In Kenya, health tech firm Jacaranda Health has pioneered the first large language model operating in Swahili to improve maternal healthcare in East A...

Pilot project for digital literacy launched in Garissa, targets frontier counties
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jun 12, 2024

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama emphasised the critical importance of digital literacy in the region and thanked the sponsors for making the summit possi...

US to fund Kenya's tech growth under Chips and Science Act
Hanifa Adan  |  May 24, 2024

This strategic dialogue occurs amid increasing global cooperation on safeguards for emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, which...

African firms trailing in use of digital tech for business growth - IFC study
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 19, 2024

Several ongoing challenges hinder the full adoption of digital technologies, among them the high cost of equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Nairobi hosts key educational forum to advance technology skills in Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

With over 500 attendees expected, the event seeks to be a pivotal event in shaping the educational policies and initiatives.

Uganda, Djibouti explore 'friendly' mosquitoes in anti-malaria war
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 01, 2024

This approach involves the development of non-biting, self-limiting, and non-persistent male mosquitoes capable of controlling malaria mosquito popula...

AI technology: New bullet likely to drive African economies
Rading Biko  |  Mar 05, 2024

China has allocated $600 billion to grow its AI industry in the African continent.

Graphene revolution, pioneering semiconductor breakthrough sparks new era in electronics
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 05, 2024

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the U.S. have achieved a major breakthrough in the realm of ele...

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