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The High Court has declared unconstitutional a controversial provision of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a government committee to order internet service providers to block websites and online platforms without first obtaining court approval. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Patricia Mande ruled that …

WhatsApp has begun letting users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s official launch later this year, marking a major shift in how people can connect on the messaging platform without having to share their phone numbers. The new feature will be optional, meaning users can continue using WhatsApp as usual …

WhatsApp is introducing usernames in one of its most significant privacy updates yet, allowing users to connect without revealing their phone numbers. The feature is being rolled out gradually, meaning not everyone has access immediately. However, eligible users can already reserve a username ahead of its full activation. What is …

WhatsApp is introducing a new usernames feature that will enable users to connect without revealing their phone numbers, marking a major step toward improving privacy on the messaging platform. The company announced that users can start reserving their preferred usernames this week before the feature is rolled out globally later …

WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature aimed at helping users identify suspicious contacts before they open a conversation, as the messaging platform strengthens its efforts to combat scams and impersonation. The feature, which is being rolled out to Android and iOS users, displays a warning screen whenever someone attempts …

TikTok has taken down 820,552 videos in Kenya during the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The platform says most of the removals were done proactively, before users could report the content, highlighting its growing reliance on automated detection systems. “In the fourth …

A new 2025 State of the Media Report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) shows a major shift in how Kenyans consume news, with social media now taking the lead. The report, released during World Press Freedom Day 2026, indicates that 39% of Kenyans relied on social media platforms …

ChatGPT is increasingly becoming part of everyday conversation, with “Just ask ChatGPT” now replacing phrases like “Google it” in many settings. Across offices, classrooms, and homes, more people are turning to the AI tool as their first stop for quick answers, explanations, and even help with complex tasks. What started …

By: Rebecca Atieno, Laikipia University Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives, often in ways we do not immediately notice. From the moment we wake up and check our smartphones to the time we relax with personalized entertainment in the evening, AI plays a significant …

By: Erick Otieno, Laikipia University. The Kenyan government has announced plans to transform crime prevention by adopting artificial intelligence for real-time reporting and installing extensive CCTV surveillance in public areas and police stations. Revealed through NTV, the initiative will allow citizens to report incidents instantly via AI-powered platforms, enabling faster …