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Leaders call for seamless connectivity and policy harmonisation at Connected Africa Summit
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (250+ words) A strong push for seamless connectivity and policy alignment took centre stage at the 15th Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, as industry leaders warned that regulatory barriers are slowing the continent's digital transformation. The high-level forum, held at the Edge Convention…...
South Africa's president suspends police chief after court charges
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (194+ words) Gen Fannie Masemola, 62, is alleged to have failed in his oversight duties in connection with a controversial $21m health contract. Police boss Fannie Masemola spoke to the media after Tuesday's court hearing to deny the charges/Screengrab/BBC South Africa's President…...
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (406+ words) Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked Lai's overflight permits after "intense pressure" and economic coercion from China. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, accusing Beijing of putting pressure on its neighbours to…...
NTSA issues 8-point safety checklist for school transport ahead of reopening
1+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) The checklist is part of broader efforts by NTSA to reduce road accidents involving school-going children. A school bus undergoing inspection/ NTSA The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued an eight-point safety checklist for school administrators ahead of…...
DP Kindiki steals the show with dance moves during meeting with grassroots leaders in Chuka
1+ week, 2+ day ago (165+ words) the-star. co. ke President William Ruto to engage Kenyan diaspora in Italy during his three day State Visit President William Ruto attends Sunday service at Karen Africa Gospel Church, Nairobi. Strait of Hormuz reopens to cargo vessels after ceasefire Former…...
Social media activism not enough, register as voters, Lusaka tells youth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Lusaka says the current numbers are disappointing and risk undermining the county's influence in national decision-making. Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has expressed concern over the low turnout in the ongoing Enhanced Voter Registration in the county, calling on residents to…...
Mindset blamed as Garissa TVET enrolment lags behind funding
1+ week, 6+ day ago (534+ words) Leaders'tour various departments to assess the state of equipment and training facilities /STEPHEN ASTARIKO. Leaders from Garissa have expressed concern over the persistently low enrolment of students at the North Eastern National Polytechnic, despite significant government investment in technical and…...
Super Series set for 2027 return as Simbas build toward 2031 World Cup
2+ week, 1+ day ago (387+ words) The Super Series rugby championship will return in 2027, Kenya Rugby Union director of fixtures Leslie Mwangale has announced. Mwangale said the competition's revival is part of long-term plans to strengthen the Kenya national rugby union team ahead of the 2031 Rugby…...
Warship docks in Mombasa as India deepens ties with Kenya
2+ week, 4+ day ago (534+ words) Kenya received rifles and ammunition and signed a medical equipment deal "INS Trikand Port Call at Mombasa /HANDOUT" Kenya has strengthened its defence and maritime cooperation with India following the visit of an Indian naval warship to Mombasa. This was…...
Ensuring reliable water is our business " CEC
2+ week, 5+ day ago (373+ words) Kitui CEC for Water Peter Nkunda, the "Kitui County Public service Board Chairperson Florence Makindi and the Kitwasco Board "Chairman "John Muthui jointly cut the cake during the water company's 20th anniversary/Musembi Nzengu. Kitui government continues to prioritise access to…...