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Historic Milestone: Kenyatta University Hospital Achieves First CyberKnife Radiotherapy in Sub-Saharan Africa

NTBSeptember 27, 2023January 2, 202504 mins

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has successfully completed the inaugural CyberKnife radiotherapy treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant advance in cancer care. The achievement positions Kenya as the first nation in the region to offer fully robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments, potentially reducing the need…

Navigating the Depths: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dark Web

VictorSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 202305 mins

Explore the hidden realms of the internet as we delve into the enigmatic Dark Web. Beyond its shadowy reputation, discover its practical applications and the simple path to access it. In the vast expanse of the internet, akin to an ocean, most users sail on the sunlit surface—the World Wide Web. Here, they encounter familiar…

The Web’s Evolution: Unveiling Web 3.0’s Potential

VictorSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 202303 mins

Explore the transformative journey from Web 1.0 to the current Web 2.0, and delve into the promising horizons of Web 3.0. Discover how decentralization, AI, and interconnectedness are reshaping the internet’s future. Web 1.0: The Dawn of the Read-Only Web From 1989 to 2004, the internet’s infancy gave rise to Web 1.0, a read-only landscape….

Safaricom Fails to Halt Intellectual Property Infringement Case Amid Plans for Similar Product

NTBSeptember 21, 2023September 21, 202303 mins

Safaricom’s bid to suspend the hearing of an intellectual property infringement case, where innovator Peter Nthei Muoki and Beluga Ltd allege the telco copied their idea, has been denied by High Court Judge Josephine Mong’are. The case, scheduled for October 31, centers on Muoki’s claims for compensation and royalties, with Safaricom facing potential payment of…

Kenyan Government Suspends WorldCoin Amid Data Privacy Concerns

NTBSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 202303 mins

The Kenyan government has suspended the operations of WorldCoin, a blockchain project co-founded by Sam Altman of OpenAI, over concerns regarding data privacy. Kenyan government has suspended the operations of WorldCoin, a blockchain project co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, due to concerns over data privacy. The suspension comes as thousands of Kenyans queued up to…

President William Ruto Calls for Global Unity in Combating Climate Change

NTBSeptember 5, 2023January 2, 202505 mins

President Ruto delivered a passionate call for international cooperation to combat global warming during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, emphasizing the interconnectedness of climate action and human development. He highlighted the summit as a precursor to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and urged African nations to address climate change with urgency and…

Businessman Nabbed in Nairobi for Deceptive Minerals Scam Targeting Foreign Investor

NTBAugust 16, 2023January 2, 202504 mins

Nairobi Businessman Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Foreign Investor of Ksh.7.2 Million in Fake Minerals deal French National Conned in Nairobi:Promised Coltan Deal Turns Out to be Stones Worth Millions Less Nairobi detectives apprehended businessman Edwin Ochieng Oduk on Wednesday, accusing him of masterminding an elaborate scam that involved unlawfully acquiring approximately Ksh.7.2 million from a…

Meta’s Metaverse Ambitions Hit a Wall as Financial Woes Mount.

NTBJuly 27, 2023January 2, 202503 mins

Meta is losing so much money for a number of reasons, including: The decline of its core advertising business. Meta’s advertising business is its main source of revenue, but it has been facing headwinds in recent quarters. These headwinds include: The economic slowdown. As the economy has slowed, businesses have cut back on their advertising…

Investing In Worldcoin

NTBJuly 27, 2023January 2, 202504 mins

Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency that is still in development. It is not yet available to the public in Kenya. However, Worldcoin has been conducting field tests in Kenya since 2021. The company behind Worldcoin, formerly known as Human Coin, has partnered with universities and other organizations in Kenya to recruit participants for the field tests….

Worldcoin Launches Digital ID Platform Amid Controversy and Founder’s Concerns

NTBJuly 27, 2023January 2, 202503 mins

Digital ID platform, Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, officially launched, aiming to provide verified digital identities and a cryptocurrency token called Worldcoin (WLD). However, concerns arise over data privacy, exploitation in developing countries, and criticism from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. Worldcoin’s Innovative Digital ID Platform After three years of development, Worldcoin has officially…