EUMETSAT Stories

Somalia launches satellite-based weather system to boost aviation safety, climate resilience
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nation...

WhatsApp to roll out stickers, music, drawing tools for status updates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 24, 2025

With the new update, users will now be able to access a richer set of customisation options without having to switch to photo or video formats.

KEBS eases import rules for older left-hand, special-purpose vehicles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

KEBS explained that exceptions will apply for certain units like ambulances, fire trucks, and construction vehicles, provided the importer can justify...

Motorists Association of Kenya decries state plan to inspect private vehicles older than four years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 24, 2025

According to the Ministry of Transport, the proposal aims to enhance road safety, reduce harmful emissions, and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy.

‘We’re being priced out of education’: TVET students cry foul over sudden fee hikes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Student leaders expressed concern that the tuition fee hikes are already disrupting learning and pushing thousands of students to the brink of droppin...

WhatsApp developing AI-powered feature to assist users with writing, replying messages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

One of the most practical benefits of the new Writing Help feature is its potential to reduce “minimal exits” — those quick but frequent moments when...

State proposes mandatory inspections for vehicles older than four years in new rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 20, 2025

According to the ministry, the proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, are anchored in section 119 (g) of the Traffic Act. They aim t...

Meta AI now integrated into WhatsApp: How it works and how it compares to ChatGPT
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 19, 2025

The feature, which is rolling out globally to selected countries including Kenya, is available on both iOS and Android, but users must update to the l...

Iran urges citizens to delete WhatsApp, accuses app of spying for Israel as conflict escalates
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Reports suggest the directive was issued by Tehran via the state broadcaster, which had itself been targeted in Israeli airstrikes on Monday.

WhatsApp to add subscriptions, promoted channels, ads to updates tab
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 17, 2025

WhatsApp has stressed that these new features are designed with privacy in mind, meaning Ads will be targeted using limited, non-sensitive information...

State agencies directed to set up e-Agent accounts on eCitizen for bulk payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

To assist with the rollout, NTSA said it has established dedicated help desks at its headquarters, regional offices and all Huduma Centres.

Five tourists killed in road accident on Ol Jororok–Nakuru road
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 09, 2025

Reports indicate that the vehicle, which was ferrying 28 tourists, three local guides and a driver, was en route to the Panari Resort in Nyahururu whe...

Elon Musk unveils 'secure' XChat to rival WhatsApp
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 03, 2025

These upgrades aim to position X as a serious challenger to dominant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, especially as XChat works without requ...

WhatsApp developing feature to let users copy specific text from messages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 03, 2025

Early previews suggest that users will be able to tap and hold on a message, then drag to highlight and copy specific text segments, like text selecti...

State agencies ordered to adopt digital number plates by August
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

The new plates are embedded with electronic chips that store vital information, making it easier for authorities to track and verify public vehicles.

WhatsApp trials high-contrast mode to empower visually impaired users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

This feature, tailored for users with low vision or partial blindness, marks a thoughtful evolution in how one of the world’s most widely used messagi...

Users to soon connect on WhatsApp without sharing phone numbers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

The new feature will allow users to select a unique username and check its availability instantly or log in using the system.

WhatsApp launches Chat Media Hub on web to simplify access to shared media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 27, 2025

The new Chat Media Hub changes that by consolidating all shared content in one place, presented in a clean, gallery-style layout that allows for quick...

NTSA orders urgent PSV inspections over graffiti and safety violations, threatens penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...

Why Meta is in trouble in Nigeria and what this means for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users
The Conversation  |  May 26, 2025

The trouble began on January 4, 2021, when WhatsApp updated its privacy policy to introduce mandatory data-sharing with Facebook (now Meta) and its su...

New Bill proposes metered internet billing and mandatory age verification for online access
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...

Four critically injured after Matatu overturns in Nyeri
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The PSV, which had been previously captured swerving recklessly on Thika Road, lost control during its journey to Nyeri before the tragic accident occ...

Over 5,000 number plates ready for collection, NTSA says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

NTSA Director General George Njao reassured motor vehicle dealers and the public that the plate shortage, which had been affecting the industry for se...

WhatsApp to introduce smart message summaries for easier chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 07, 2025

The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a message summary tool that would help users quickly catch up on long conversations without having to scr...

Kenyans ditch international SMS for online messaging- KNBS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 06, 2025

The Economic Survey 2025 reveals that domestic SMS traffic rose by 4.4 per cent, from 52.4 billion messages in 2023 to 54.7 billion in 2024.

WhatsApp to limit broadcast messages in anti-spam move: what Kenyans should know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 03, 2025

This feature, currently available to select Android beta testers, is aimed at curbing spam and encouraging more intentional communication on the platf...

WhatsApp now lets you create groups without adding members immediately
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 02, 2025

Users can now set up the group’s name, profile photo, and even define its purpose before inviting anyone else to join.

Video and voice calling features to be added to WhatsApp Web
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

This new feature was only limited to the mobile application, and it will enable users to initiate and receive calls from their computers, eliminating...

WhatsApp to introduce transcription feature for voice notes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 29, 2025

In addition, this can be particularly useful in situations like meetings, while travelling, or in public places where listening to voice messages may...

Mash Poa in trouble as Gender CS Cheptumo demands justice for drugged passenger
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the investigation begins and Mash Poa faces a possible license suspension, pressure is mounting on all public transport operators to prioritise the...

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