East Africa
From Glasses to Data: How Screens Are Redefining Eye Care
NAIROBI, Kenya—The modern workday is an endurance test for the human eye. Driven by inescapable device immersion, the average adult now clocks over 6.4 hours of daily screen time,...
Health
New WHO report calls for stronger ethics oversight of AI-related health research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping health research, creating new opportunities to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes. However, without...
Technology
UN Panel Warns AI Safeguards Are Failing as Autonomous Agents Test Human Control
The rapid rise of autonomous artificial intelligence agents is exposing weaknesses in existing safety systems, with a UN-backed scientific panel warning that safeguards designed...
World
Double Take: TECNO Sweeps IFA Innovation Awards with Modular Phone and Lamborghini TAURUS
BERLIN, Germany - Earlier this month, TECNO, a global AI-driven innovative technology brand, achieved two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026...
Africa
Italy Partnership Opens New Opportunities for Kenya’s Growing Space Economy
Kenya is looking to deepen the use of space technology as a driver of economic development, with growing cooperation with Italy creating opportunities in...
Africa
The Stock Market Is Moving Onto Blockchain: Why London’s Tokenized Shares Plan Matters
For years, blockchain technology and traditional stock markets appeared to belong to completely different financial worlds. Cryptocurrency exchanges operated around the clock. Stock markets...
Technology
KRA Waives iTax Penalties After System Downtime What Kenyan Taxpayers Need to Know
Kenyan taxpayers have received some relief after the Kenya Revenue Authority confirmed that penalties and interest linked to verified downtime on its iTax platform...
Africa
Africa’s Digital Commerce Future Takes Centre Stage at Nairobi Summit
Africa’s e-commerce industry is entering a new growth phase as businesses increasingly turn to digital platforms to reach consumers, expand across borders, and compete...
Africa
Kenya’s AI Revolution Is Accelerating Now Lawmakers Want Stronger Rules to Protect Citizens
Kenya’s artificial intelligence push enters a new phase
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a futuristic concept into a practical tool in Kenya, changing how...
Africa
Uganda, Vietnam Deepen Economic Ties
Uganda and Vietnam are seeking to turn longstanding diplomatic relations into stronger trade and investment partnerships, with more than 300 government officials, business leaders,...
Africa
Bitcoin Slides After U.S. Crypto Bill Defeat What It Means for Africa’s Growing Digital Economy
Bitcoin’s latest setback comes at a critical moment
Bitcoin's latest climb has hit another obstacle after a major cryptocurrency bill failed to advance in the...