The public arrested a police officer attached to a special unit over claims he attempted to rob an M-Pesa agent of cash in Mathare slums, Nairobi. A mob arrested and disarmed the officer attached to a special unit in Mandera and handed him over to authorities following the failed robbery on May 24 at night. […]
At least eight people were killed following a devastating fire that broke out on Saturday morning in the Makina area of Kibera slums, Nairobi. Police said at least 20 others were left with serious injuries. Of these, seven were dire and were admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the blaze claimed the lives […]
In the rapid digital economy, enterprises must choose whether to run their mobile app through a generic template or create something customized from the base. At the outset, app templates seem attractive: they are low-priced, quick to implement, and require minimal technical input. But like most shortcuts, they come with hidden costs. This article explores […]
The government has issued new directives to guide the operations of state corporations affected by ongoing reforms involving mergers, dissolutions, and restructuring. In a letter dated May 16, 2025, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei outlined the measures being taken to support the implementation of the reforms. The letter, which was […]
Tanzania blocked access to X, the internet watchdog NetBlocks reported on Tuesday. This came hours after the country’s police force’s account on the social media platform was hacked. NetBlocks data showed that X was down across Tanzania’s major internet service providers (ISPs) Halotel, Airtel, Liquid Telecom, Habari Node, and Vodacom. “Live metrics show X (formerly […]
Popular video game Fortnite is now available on Apple’s app store in the US after being taken off the platform nearly five years ago. The title was removed in August 2020 for violating Apple’s policies by launching its own in-app payment system. This would have bypassed a 30% commission that the technology giant charges on […]
As Africa embraces rapid urbanization and technological advancement, modern households are evolving in exciting ways. We’re witnessing a shift towards smart solutions that enhance daily living, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability. From energy management systems to smart appliances, these innovations are transforming how we interact with our homes. Imagine a household where everything is interconnected, […]
Police arrested two women after one of them posted an image of a pistol in Nyando, Kisumu County. Detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau, Nyanza Region, in collaboration with their DCI counterparts from Nyando, arrested Sharon Auma and Nancy Atieno Obura and recovered a Canik pistol in their possession. The arrest on Tuesday […]
Microchip maker Nvidia said it would be hit with $5.5bn (£4.2bn) in costs after the US government tightened export rules to China. The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China, which has been one of its […]
Communication skills matter because using the right questions can help you learn more about someone before you decide to connect your life to them. To break the ice, you can use some psychological questions to ask your online dating partner. But how to come up with deep questions to ask when online dating without sounding […]
There is confusion after the High Court declared President William Ruto’s move to establish the national taskforce to review police welfare unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled on Thursday, April 10, that the President had violated the Constitution, and therefore, the 23-member task force headed by former Chief Justice David Maraga is unconstitutional, and any decision […]
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk over claims he has tried “nonstop” to slow down its business for his own benefit. The company accuses the Tesla boss of using “bad-faith tactics” against OpenAI to help him control cutting-edge AI technology. Mr Musk sued OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman last year in a bid to stop him […]
