The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has postponed planned demonstrations to allow for ongoing negotiations with the government regarding doctors’ grievances. The protests, originally scheduled for May 7, have been rescheduled to an undisclosed date. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced the postponement of planned demonstrations that were set […]
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill with significant implications for the popular social media platform TikTok. The legislation, designed to address concerns regarding national security, would compel ByteDance, the Chinese-owned company behind TikTok, to divest the platform within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply could result in a ban on TikTok in […]
Remotasks, a global micro-tasking platform, has abruptly discontinued its services in Kenya, leaving many users without a source of income. The platform played a significant role in providing remote work opportunities, contributing to the economy, and fostering skills development in the country. Remotasks, a renowned micro-tasking platform, has ceased its operations in Kenya, sending shockwaves […]
Delve into Africa’s cyberthreat landscape as revealed by Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend META 2024 in Kuala Lumpur. Explore the statistics and trends in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, alongside expert discussions on emerging threats and proactive cybersecurity measures. Kaspersky, a leading cybersecurity firm, shed light on Africa’s cyberthreat scenario during its 9th annual Cyber Security […]
Unleash Your Inner Beard: A Guide to Accelerated Beard Growth Ah, the age-old quest for the mighty beard — a symbol of wisdom, masculinity, and perhaps a touch of wizardry. If you find yourself in the league of “waiting for facial hair to sprout” enthusiasts, fear not! Here’s a light-hearted guide sprinkled with wisdom on […]
Carrefour, a global retail giant, finds itself in hot water once again as it incurs substantial fines for breaching trade laws in both France and Kenya during the closing months of 2023. This recent legal fallout sheds light on a persistent pattern of questionable business practices that the supermarket behemoth seems unable to shake off. […]
Flooding and landslides in Kenya’s coastal region have led to operational changes in the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR) network, causing delays and a temporary halt in repair works after a staff member was killed. The environmental impact of Kenya’s extensive railway project is also under scrutiny. Heavy rains causing flooding and landslides in Kenya’s coastal […]
A high court judge has issued an order to suspend a gazette notice that raised the charges for various government services. The petitioner who filed the case argues that the hike was unfair and arbitrary. The government’s move to hike the fees for services such as applying for national IDs and passports has been halted […]