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Airtel Kenya has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven system aimed at shielding its mobile users from spam and fraudulent SMS messages. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The service, offered free of charge, automatically detects and flags suspicious messages, alerting customers instantly. Utilizing AI algorithms, the system evaluates …

Thick black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, signaling that Catholic cardinals have once again failed to elect a new pope. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Crowds of faithful and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square reacted with a mix of applause and disappointment after …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has firmly stated he has no interest in joining President William Ruto’s Cabinet, distancing himself from any involvement in the current administration. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ODM senator, known for his candid criticism of Ruto’s “broad-based government” formed after a political truce …

The government is considering amending the Cyber Crime Act to address the increasing spread of digital misinformation, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on the influence of social media on public perception, Mwaura emphasized the need for stronger legal tools to regulate …

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has confirmed that tremors felt in various parts of Nairobi on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, were caused by an earthquake in the region. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to Kenya Met, the tremors occurred between 10:30 am and 10:40 am and were …

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has provided a new update on the investigation into the murder of Kaspul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking to the press on the morning of Thursday, May 5, 2025, the IG confirmed that detectives have recovered the …

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has given the green light for Africa Travel Investments Limited to acquire Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Limited. Under the approved deal, Africa Travel Investments will assume full ownership of Pollman’s by acquiring 100% of its issued shares. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko has turned himself in at Gigiri Police Station shortly after being named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as a person of interest in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Aroko, accompanied by his lawyer Danstan …

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has received an international accolade in the United Kingdom for her exemplary efforts in championing youth and women leadership in Kenya through the Tupange Kesho initiative. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Maina was honoured during her recent visit to Milton Keynes, where she …

According to a new report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the country’s annual inflation rate declined to 4.5% in 2024, down from 6.8% the previous year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This drop was largely attributed to reduced food prices and the strengthening of the …