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African Nations Challenged to Embrace Digital Sovereignty and Inclusive Innovation

Mombasa: Calls have intensified for African nations to coordinate efforts to scale up the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spur inclusive economic development. Speaking during the Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC2025) in Mombasa, Secretary of ICT, E-Government, and Digital Economy in the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy,

Life in the Camp: One and a Half Years Later for Mucoco Landslide Survivors

Kangema: It has been a year and a half since 21 families from Mucoco village in Kangema Constituency were displaced from their homes by devastating landslides during the March-April 2024 long rains. What began as a temporary refuge in a nearby primary school has since turned into a prolonged stay

Kericho Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Defiling Niece

Kericho: A father of eight who pleaded not guilty to defiling his 17-month-old niece at his house has been jailed for life by a Kericho court. Kericho Senior Resident Magistrate Japhet Bii found Justus Kipsigei Cheruiyot, 46, guilty of defiling the toddler in his house on 1 May 2025 at

Plans Unveiled for New Medical College in Nanyuki

Nanyuki: Plans are underway to construct a medical training college in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Governor Joshua Irungu has revealed. Speaking to KNA at the Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital, the governor said that his administration has allocated Sh200 million for construction of the state-of-the-art Laikipia Medical Training College (LMTC). According

Kenya to Host Inaugural Ocean Conference in Africa

Nairobi: Kenya has embarked on preparations for next year’s Our Ocean Conference (OOC) after the country was granted the rights to host the global event for the first time on the continent. Top government officials held a consultative meeting chaired by the Deputy Head of the Public Service, Amos Gathecha,

NGAO and Law Enforcement Agencies Decry Shortage of Vehicles

Nairobi: National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) and law enforcement officers have decried the shortage of government vehicles for effective service delivery at the grassroots level. During a Jukwaa la Usalama County Tour in Olkalou, Nyandarua County, the administrators and law enforcers cited that only a few government vehicles are available

Kenya, EU and ITU Launch Broadband Mapping Project to Bridge Digital Divide

Nairobi: Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems Project (BPMAPS), a continental initiative that aims to enhance data-driven planning and investment in digital infrastructure. The launch, held in Nairobi, was presided over by Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting

NTSA Urges Parents to Ensure Children Use Roadworthy Vehicles for School Transport

Nakuru: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has declared that only vehicles meeting road safety standards will be permitted to transport students back to schools as learning resumes. The authority has issued a stern warning to drivers and vehicle owners involved in school transport who violate regulations or fail