Category: Technology
Tech Takes the Lead: KRA Deploys 350 Body Cams in Regional First for Tax Authorities
JKIA, Nairobi, March 10, 2026-The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially commissioned 350 Body Worn Cameras for its customs officers, becoming the first tax agency in the region and one of the few worldwide to deploy the technology at scale. The system was launched today at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling a new…
AU Chair Praises Algeria’s Launch of Earth Observation Satellite, ALSAT-3A
“The launch is a milestone that will boost continental space ambitions,” Says Mahmoud Youssouf ADDIS ABABA, 16th January –The African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf, has extended congratulations to Algeria on the successful deployment of the ALSAT-3A Earth observation satellite, heralding the event as a major step forward for Africa’s space and geospatial prowess. “This…
Kisumu’s Sizzling Fish Eating Contest to Empower Women, Save Lake Victoria
KISUMU, Kenya – Plans are in full swing as the long-awaited Fish Eating Contest is set to captivate Kisumu, the lakeside city, with grandeur and colour, scheduled for Saturday, 6th December 2025. The firm commitment is to empower women with the ever-evolving world of digital transformation and entrepreneurial skills through the construction of the first…
Kisumu Organisation to Stage Fish Eating Contest to Empower Women Through Digital Literacy
KISUMU COUNTY, Kenya –In an innovative blend of culture and digital empowerment, a Kisumu-based NGO is turning a local delicacy into a vital tool that will unlock the digital world for marginalised women and girls. The Grassroots Trust for Community Organisation in Kenya has announced a unique fish-eating competition, scheduled for the 6th of December…
Kenya’s Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Victims Speak Out
KISUMU, Kenya, November 9th-Kenya’s digital payments landscape has become a minefield for unsuspecting citizens, as cross-border cyber fraud continues to entrap innocent individuals. According to verified reports, multiple Kenyans have had their Alipay and WeChat accounts frozen due to fraudulent transactions they did not initiate, leaving them unable to trade, travel, or access basic services….
Battling Deepfakes: How AI Threatens Democracy and What We Can Do About It
This image made a fake video featuring former US President Barack Obama shows elements of facial mapping used in technology that lets anyone make videos of a real person appearing to say what they’ve never said. (Photo/AP Images) Abbas Yazdinejad, University of Toronto and Jude Kong, University of Toronto Imagine receiving a robocall, but instead…
How Journalists Can Use Data to Tell Stories That People Want to Read
Lessons from Uncovering a Record Surge in KMTC Graduates Landing Jobs Abroad The Scoop That Started With Two Numbers NAIROBI, Kenya August –Back when I worked in the media industry, landing a scoop felt like winning gold. It was the kind of story no rival media company had, the type that could grab headlines and…
National Police Commission To Use Smart, Advanced Technologies In Hiring 10,000 New Recruits
KISUMU, Kenya,11th August- The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has announced that it will apply the use of smart and advanced technology as a means of eliminating graft during its forthcoming recruitment service. NPSC’s Commissioner, Prof. Collete Suda, said the use of digital platforms will minimise human interface as much as possible. Speaking in Kisumu…
When Bloggers Attack: Inside the World of Digital Crisis and How to Save Your Brand
NAIROBI, Kenya July 28 -They say all publicity is good publicity, whether positive or negative. But any public relations professional worth their salt knows that not all attention is worth celebrating. Some negative publicity has the power to destroy your brand, break your spirit, and even threaten the very survival of your organisation. We are…
AI Integration in Traditional Medicine: WHO, ITU, and WIPO Unveil New Transformative Report
GENEVA, Switzerland – July 12, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising traditional medicine, blending centuries-old healing practices with cutting-edge technologies to provide safer, more personalised, effective, and accessible care. At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) unveiled…
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