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US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
An American missionary kidnapped in Niger last year has been released after more than nine months in…
Two prisoners charged after attack on Sara Sharif's father
- Published Two prisoners have been charged with the attempted murder of fellow inmate Urfan Sharif …
Spotify introduces new way for listeners to spot AI-generated artists
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners…
Young volleyball players undergo technology-based assessment
Young volleyball players undergo technology-based assessment Audio By Vocalize Young volleyball play…
Turkana rolls out data system to boost host-refugee economic integration
Turkana County has begun training a multi-sectoral team of government and development partner office…
Inside X's newly published visibility filtering code - tech-ish
X announced both on Thursday 13 August 2026 through its @XOpenSource account. The code sits in the s…
West Bank: Palestinians families trapped in homes
Israeli settlers are conducting a campaign of violence and intimidation against the Palestinian vill…
West Bank: Palestinians families trapped in home
Israeli settlers are carrying out a campaign of violence and intimidation against the Palestinian vi…
To improve efficiency: Kakuzi deploys AI to grade macadamia nuts
- Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc set up a dedicated digital agricultural transformation departm…
KSh 2.4m to 7.3m per year: US Embassy in Nairobi opens 13 job vacancies
- The US Embassy in Nairobi advertised 13 positions spanning departments from Homeland Security to t…
How TikTok has changed definition of celebrity in Kenya
For many years, becoming a celebrity in Kenya followed a familiar path. A person had to appear on
The New Google Pixel Supports Sign Language Translations - tech-ish
Google has put a sign language translation model inside the new Pixel 11 Series. The model is SL2T, …
Safaricom has switched on Tap to Pay in the M-PESA Business App - tech-ish
Safaricom has added a Tap to Pay button to the M-PESA Business App, the app that Lipa na M-PESA till…
Earthquake in Colombia: Nearly 300 people trapped in rubbles
In Colombia, hopes are fading of finding survivors after Monday’s powerful earthquake. Rescue teams …
How pay-as-you-use internet could change Kenyans’ daily habits
Imagine opening TikTok and thinking twice before scrolling, switching Netflix from HD to a lower qua…
Cybersecurity: common apps hackers are using to exploit Kenyan institutions
Kenyan institutions are facing a growing cybersecurity threat, but the biggest danger may not lie in…
"Happens to anyone": Kenyan in Canada lists ways one can end up homeless abroad
- Moses Kiprono, a Kenyan based in Canada, warned that homelessness in the diaspora can strike anyon…
Australia Citizenship fee: 3 foreign groups of applicants get waiver
- Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlined three categories of foreigners who qualify for a f…
Treasury unveils digital system to track development funds
The National Treasury is rolling out a new digital system aimed at giving the government a clearer a…
Sh1.9B Dho Goye Bridge construction advances to 75pc
Construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho Goye bridge that links Siaya and Busia counties is set to be c…