Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, tragically passed away on Thursday, the 18th, following a fatal helicopter crash in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County. President William Ruto made the solemn announcement at State House in Nairobi, revealing that alongside General Ogolla, nine other military officers perished in the accident, with only one survivor. Born […]
Medical intern Mohamed Abdi Ali, also known as Abu Ramzi, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after spending 8 years in remand following his arrest in 2016 for involvement in terrorism-related activities. The Chief Magistrate’s Court Milimani found him guilty on five out of the eight charges brought against him. Ali, aged 34, […]
In the Zanzibar archipelago of Tanzania, rural farmers utilize an AI-assisted application called Nuru, designed in Swahili, their native language, to identify a devastating cassava disease before it spreads. South African computer scientists have constructed machine learning models to assess the impact of racial segregation in housing. Similarly, in Nairobi, Kenya, AI technology categorizes images […]
The influx of second-hand clothing imported from China, a primary source of affordable garments in Kenya, surged by 86.2% in the initial quarter of this year, indicating a notable rise in demand. Chinese authorities’ data reveals that between January and March 2024, 31,594 tonnes of second-hand clothing and accessories were exported to Kenya, amounting to […]
Despite significant advancements in malaria elimination tools, extensive financial investments, and the development of two new vaccines, malaria remains a formidable threat, claiming a minimum of 608,000 lives annually. But why does this persist? Dr. Bernard Ogutu, the chief research officer at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri), sheds light on this issue. Despite progress […]
According to a projection by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenya is set to surpass Angola and claim the title of the fourth-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa this year. This forecast positions Kenya behind South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia in economic stature, a ranking it’s anticipated to maintain until the conclusion of 2029. In the […]
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Ring is poised to revolutionize health tracking with its compact design, promising a level of portability unprecedented in the company’s wearable lineup. As leaks continue to surface, shedding light on the device prior to its official launch, enthusiasts eagerly anticipate what this innovative wearable has in store. This week, GalaxyClub revealed […]