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  1. Avni: A policy blueprint for era of AI

    According to a recent study by Public First, AI could grow the sub-Saharan African economy by over $30 billion annually.

    Artificial Intelligence
  2. How hackers stole Sh2.2bn from Uganda central bank

    The hackers, identifying themselves as "Waste," reportedly accessed the Bank of Uganda's IT systems and illicitly transferred the funds earlier this month.

    cybercrime
  3. Google cements its role in Kenya with Sh116bn boost

    The US-based giant said AI use could grow the economy Sh310bn by 2030.

    Google
  4. Ruto launches Sh4.7bn UoN Silicon Savannah Innovation Park

    The Sh4.7 billion initiative is one of five planned major projects to transform the university, dubbed the “Big 5”.

    President William Ruto
  5. WhatsApp Web hit by widespread outage

    The outage, which began around 10am East African time, affecting business and personal communications.

  6. Court blocks directive on registration of mobile phone IMEI numbers

    Katiba Institute moved to court, leading to temporary suspension of the order.

  7. Healthcare access: After empowering queens, time to cover the kings

    How gender-specific insurance could save mothers' lives while tackling ignored men's health issues.

  8. KU team wins hackathon contest with AI solution for media houses

    Solution developed by Kenyatta University students promises to boost rural Kenyans’ interaction with journalistic content.

    Team X
  9. Innovators pitch ideas as NMG explores AI solutions in media

    The two-day event is intended to chart the path for NMG's digital transformation.

    Nation Hackathon
  10. Njuguna: Risks of unregulated social media use

    Unregulated use of social media by minors poses serious risks that threaten the well-being and future of our youth.

    Social media
  11. Mulila: Firms need to keep pace with cyber threats

    Implementing cybersecurity strategies is no longer an option for organisations; it is a necessity.

    Cyber security
  12. PREMIUM Kang'ata: Winners and losers in the new technological shift

    This industrial revolution phase impacts traditionally protected white collar sectors.

    Kenya Power
  13. Why parents need more than just activity plans this school holiday

    Beyond the food budget, there are more concerns Kenyan parents should have the next two months.

  14. PREMIUM Internet, phone and betting costs to rise under new tax proposals

    These are a variation of the content of Finance Bill 2024, which the government shelved in June following anti-tax protests.

    Taxes
  15. Living under the sun and rising temperatures

    When every business hour could give you cancer; climate change is turning daily business into a death sentence for these unstoppable Kenyan mothers.

  16. PREMIUM Exclusive: How Kenyan police use mobile phones to track, capture suspects

    Safaricom has denied breaching its customers’ right to privacy.

    location data pins
  17. Chinese hackers intercepted audio from Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports

    Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, were targeted, various media outlets reported last week.

    A hooded hacker
  18. Wangari: Strengthen public digital infrastructure to foil cyberthreats

    The attack on Kenya’s eCitizen portal serves as a stark reminder of the need to protect digital infrastructure.

    BDCyberattack(2)
  19. PREMIUM Future of agriculture: Robots for farming are here

    JKUAT and its partners have been developing self-operated machines for farming.

    Robotics
  20. Embracing endings: Reflections of recent graduates on redefining success

    The exhilaration of graduation is often tempered by the uncertainty of what lies beyond. Four young professionals reflect on the challenges they faced while making the big jump from campus to the...

  21. Men get breast cancer too: What every Kenyan male needs to know

    Like in women, male breast cancer often presents as a painless lump in the chest area, with potential nipple changes, discharge, or skin alterations.

  22. What polishing Botswana’s diamond means for women

    Paradise lost: Despite Botswana's reputation for ethical gems, women workers in its diamond polishing industry expose dark side of the trade

  23. Mwangi: AI in tackling cyberbullying

    Experts say that going way forward, there should be a mix of AI tools and human oversight.

    cyberbullying
  24. Victim of own success? Lawyer Ongoya wants online parodies riding on his name shut down

    He wants the social media accounts, now numbering more than 50 and counting, investigated and shut down.

    Lawyer Elisha Ongoya Senate
  25. For how long can we shut AI out of official writing?

    The ghostwriters of the future: AI-generated content will soon dominate the literary scene.

    AI technologies
  26. PREMIUM Telco blow as EAC sets caps for data roaming

    Current data roaming charges are much higher, with some companies charging up to 40 times the proposed cap.

    5G
  27. Meta partners with Hollywood to test generative AI video tool

    Meta has collaborated with Blumhouse Productions to trial its new generative AI video model, Movie Gen, with filmmakers.

    Mark Zuckerberg
  28. Zetech student puts Kenya on world robotics challenge map

    The Zetech team showcased a robot they built to tackle the competition’s sustainability challenge

    Kevin Kang'ethe
  29. Why every woman needs her own money, no matter where she is

    Sometimes the most powerful insights come from the most unexpected places.