When a Sh250K SEO Job Attracts Almost No Interest: A Wake-Up Call for Kenya’s Communication Industry

NAIROBI, 7th March,2026-A few days ago, I received a message from a recruiter in Nairobi. The request sounded simple. The recruiter was seeking a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager to report to the Head of Digital Marketing. The role offered a gross monthly salary of Sh250,000 (about $1,940 USD) and focused on leading technical SEO…

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A Nigerian Researcher Champions Electrochemical Water Splitting As a Keystone for Africa’s Green Hydrogen Future

“The key strength of the research is its focus on earth-abundant, non-noble metal electrocatalysts, which addresses cost, supply security, and technological independence, which are critical factors for African economies,” Eng. Eric Apunda  ADDIS ABABA, 2nd February -In the quest to meet soaring global energy demands while confronting climate change, a Nigerian scientist is focusing on…

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Randy Philips Nyimier: The Rising Star of Life-Changing Innovations and Sports

“In the next ten years, I want to revolutionize education and healthcare in Kenya and inspire a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs,” Randy says. KISUMU, Kenya, 30th November –At 17 years old, Randy Philips Nyimier is proving to be an indefatigable trailblazer in innovation and sporting activities, defying the odds despite being dyslexic, a…

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Over 2,000 Students Set to Benefit from Kisumu Tech Symposium

Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium. It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial…

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Psychological Issues and Cyberspace: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

Explore the dark intersection of digital life and gender-based violence—and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the psychological battlefield of the online world. NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28, –Gender-based violence (GBV), including the growing incidence of femicide, is no longer confined to physical spaces. In today’s hyperconnected digital environment, cyberspace acts as a new frontier where threats…

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WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames, Phone Numbers May Soon Be Optional

KISUMU, Kenya –WhatsApp is reportedly developing a highly anticipated feature known as Usernames. This upgrade will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers, instead using a unique identifier. By introducing this privacy-focused option, WhatsApp is aligning itself with competitors like Telegram and Signal, which already support similar functionality. Latest Developments As reported by…

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KMTC Communication Audit 2024: Why Students Prefer Social Media for Updates

A new study has revealed that social media is the most preferred medium for communication among students and staff at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). The communication audit published on the Daystar University repository shows that 66.7 percent of respondents said digital platforms like WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or Facebook greatly meet their…

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Ida Odinga Advocates for Increased Girls Participation in STEM Courses

Ida Odinga has urged more girls to earnestly pursue subjects related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses.  The world is rapidly changing, she noted, due to advanced innovations from different STEM fields. This has robustly contributed to socio-economic growth and development and thus leads to job creation among the youth and women. She…

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Kisumu County to Adopt Smart Tech to Enhance Public Service Delivery

Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o has announced that his administration willintergrate Intelligence Customer Experience (ICX) technologies to offer efficient, responsive, personalized, and easy-to-access services to the public. Nyong’o said that this kind of technology will revolutionize county governance for a more intelligent and citizen-centric approach. Through adapting and innovating, he reiterated that the county…

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