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Kenya, California to collaborate on AI, clean energy and trade: Ruto
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 11, 2025
President William Ruto hosts a delegation of California State Secretaries and private sector at State House, Nairobi on August 11, 2025. | PHOTO: PCS Kenya and the U.S. state of California are strengthening cooperation in technology, climate...
Kenya becomes 10th African nation to eliminate sleeping sickness
Down to Earth
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Kenya has successfully eradicated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed August 8, 2025. This marked the country's second victory over a neglected tropical disease following the...
These Five Organisations are Reaching Africa’s Out-of-School Children through Innovation
TechEconomy
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August 18, 2025
Advertisements Just days ago, on 12 August, the world marked International Youth Day, a global celebration of young people’s potential and a reminder of the investment needed to secure it. For Africa, home to the world’s youngest population, the...
Kenyan tech group unveils cloud AI lab to boost jobs and innovation
The Standard
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Siscom staff, partners and their community of developers at 1% Cloud and AI Lab during a past event in Nairobi. Photo/ Courtesy A coalition of leading Kenyan technology organizations has joined forces to launch the “1% Cloud and AI Lab,” a...
Kenya: Transmission line to boost geothermal energy flow
ESI Africa
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August 11, 2025
Kenya has broken ground on the 81 kilometre 132kV Narok–Bomet transmission line, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving electricity reliability and facilitating the transfer of surplus geothermal power from the Olkaria Geothermal Complex...
Delays and cancellations at London Gatwick so far today – Monday, August 18
Sussex World
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August 18, 2025
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Monday, August 18). London Gatwick have given the Government a ‘pathway forward to approve’ £2.2bn Northern Runway plans Outgoing Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate believes...
How women empowerment improves children's future
The Standard
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President William Ruto hosted an empowerment event for grassroots women leaders from Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori and Kisumu Counties at Homa Bay State Lodge. [PCS] Empowering women with resources and opportunities not only enhances their own...
Kenyan affordable housing projects advance with EIB Global support
The European Sting
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August 11, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with United Nations. Construction of Kenyan housing projects backed by EIB Global financing of €21.5 million is ongoing Green affordable housing development in Nairobi’s Garden City...
Kenyan startup signvrse pioneers AI-powered sign language translation
Africanews
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August 11, 2025
In a Nairobi innovation hub, a startup is turning science fiction into reality by translating spoken and written words into Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) using AI and motion-captured avatars. Signvrse, the company behind this breakthrough, aims to...
Kenya seeks private sector investment in key projects
TV47
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August 11, 2025
The government is intensifying its engagement with the private sector to bridge the significant infrastructure funding gap, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced on Monday August 11, 2025 during the Public-Private Partnership (PPP)...
Inside Government’s Plan to Fix Kenya’s Drug Shortages
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 13, 2025
The government has intensified efforts to overhaul Kenya's supply chain, with President William Ruto personally challenging the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to achieve a 100 per cent order fill rate as soon as possible. Ruto spoke...
How Sustainable Tech Is Transforming Industries
TechTrendsKE
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August 13, 2025
We are in an era where companies, from large corporations to small enterprises, are all moving in the same direction, integrating sustainability into their daily operations. Innovators and policymakers have developed numerous sustainable...
Iran, Kenya set $1 billion annual trade target: agri. min
Mehr News Agency
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August 13, 2025
Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh made the remarks at the 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation, held in Nairobi, emphasizing the strategic geographical situation of the Republic of Kenya in eastern Africa. The economic...
270 golfers to take part in Engineers Golf Tourney
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 13, 2025
The s 18-hole Ruiru Sports Club will host the second edition of the Engineers Golf Tournament, now known as IEK Engineers Tournament. A total of 270 golfers are expected to descend on the lush greens of Ruiru Sports Club battling for honours in...
12 things you didn't know about Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar
The Standard
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Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar takes on Zambia's Kelvin Kampamba during their match at Kasarani Stadium [Stafford Ondego,Standard] Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar has been doing a wonderful job steering the country in the ongoing eighth edition...
Kenyan fashion houses showcase at Africa Fashion Week
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 11, 2025
Three Kenyan design houses showcased their designs this past weekend at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025, held at Space House in London. Jamie Bryan Kimani, the founder of Sevaria, Sharon Wendo of Epica Jewellery, and Kevin Abwova of Kisero...
Kenyan firms seek partnerships at AgroFood Expo
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 10, 2025
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) expects to enhance Kenya’s standing as a regional agribusiness and manufacturing hub at the AgroFood Expo slated for this month. The chamber through it’s Nairobi Chapter backs local...
How Kenyan Engineer Escaped After Abduction in South Sudan
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 13, 2025
A Kenyan engineer operating in South Sudan escaped after over a week in captivity, according to reports from Juba. According to Radio Tamazuj, the Kenyan, identified as Richard Matiangi, was abducted on Wednesday, July 30, by an armed group in...
Lagos summit weighs AI ambitions against Africa’s tech infrastructure gap
Modern Ghana
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Nigeria is hosting one of Africa's biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness artificial intelligence to transform economies – but patchy internet,...
Devolution Conference in Kenya: Jospong Group showcases waste management innovations
Graphic
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August 13, 2025
Ghana's sanitation and waste management giant, Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has taken its innovative waste treatment and green solutions to Kenya in a major expansion drive into Eastern Africa. The private entity is currently showcasing its...