The Council of Governors (COG) calls upon the national government to reserve at least 50% of the National Contingency Fund for County Governments to prepare for and respond to El Niño-related disasters. COG Chairperson Anne Waiguru emphasizes the need for increased resources given that counties collectively have only Ksh.1 billion budgeted for El Niño mitigation…
Progress is being made in the approval of four Health Bills in both Houses of Parliament, with relatively few interventions from parliamentarians. However, concerns have emerged regarding the exclusion of proposed amendments, leading to dissatisfaction among members, particularly from the Minority side of the National Assembly. Members from the Azimio-One Kenya coalition expressed their frustrations,…
Amid escalated security concerns, Nyamira County Assembly encountered an impeachment motion against Governor Amos Nyaribo, presented by Esise Member of County Assembly (MCA) Josiah Mang’era. The motion, featuring nine allegations of abuse of office, including misuse of public funds, favoritism, and irregular staff recruitment, has set the stage for a forthcoming debate and vote. Security…
Explore how South Africa has taken the lead in embracing 5G technology in Africa, despite infrastructure challenges. Learn about the progress made, the impact on internet quality, and the competition among mobile operators. In the expansive realm of African telecommunications, the journey of adopting 5G technology is a tale of promise and obstacles. Despite a…
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…
The National Assembly has suspended the implementation of the Prof Raphael Munavu-led Presidential Working Party on Education Reform report, which proposed significant changes to the education system. Concerns have been raised about the legality of these changes, prompting MPs to seek clarification and the Speaker to issue a directive. In a potentially disruptive move, the…
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…
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’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…
Ezra Chiloba, the Director General of the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), has been suspended, with Christopher Wambua taking on the role of Acting Director General, as announced by board chair Mary Mungai. In a significant development, Ezra Chiloba, who held the position of Director General at the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), has been…
