IMCTC officially opens specialized training course on countering terrorism financing and money laundering in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has launched a five-day capacity-building workshop in Nairobi aimed at strengthening efforts to curb terrorism financing among its member states. The specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level”, is part of the strategic initiative “Capacity” aimed at…

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Absa partners with GirlCode to empower 100 young women in tech through Absa’s ReadytoWork Programme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode has kicked off the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack, a Pan-African women-in-tech Hackathon set to empower 100 young women in Kenya, aged 18-35 to solve realtime problems in FinTech, Cybersecurity and AI through a 30-hour innovation sprint. This is more than double the…

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TECNO unveils SPARK 40 Series leading the class with exceptional slimness and performance

The latest line up includes four devices that take SPARK Series to the next level SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40 and SPARK 40C each designed to serve the evolving demands of users across global markets. Featuring class leading slimness, flagship-grade AMOLED displays, superior performance and durability, the SPARK 40 Series sets a…

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Kenya calls for Coordinated Action Against Small Arms Trafficking in Great Lakes and Horn of Africa Region

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) today held its 16th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, the forum brought together police chiefs and senior representatives from the national security institutions of member states. Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen,…

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Mawingu, Microsoft celebrates 10-Year Partnership of Driving Internet Access Across East Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – Kenya’s largest internet service provider Mawingu for rural and peri-urban markets is celebrating a decade of impactful connectivity largely due to a partnership with Microsoft that has connected nearly 9.7 million people and institutions across 30 counties in Kenya, with recent expansion into Tanzania. Founded in 2012 by a group…

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Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 kicks off, calls for Artificial Intelligence (AI) leverage in shaping Africa’s future digital landscape

KWALE, Kenya, May 27 – The 14th Annual Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2025 organized by ICT Authority (ICTA) in collaboration with various partners has officially kicked off in Diani, Kwale County. Themed, “The Digital Journey: Vision to Reality,” CAS 2025 has attracted delegates from over 22 African countries. Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and…

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Airtel Kenya unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to enable customers flag potential spam messages

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Airtel Kenya has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost, the service which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for…

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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemns police brutality, calls on IPOA and NPSC to speed up Investigations and resolve outstanding cases

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) led by President Faith Odhiambo has condemned attack against residents of Angata Barrikoi, Kilgoris who were peacefully demonstrating against threats to deprive and disposes them of their property and deny them their right to enjoy property which led to lost six lives following a…

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CS Murkomen commissions Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Standard Duty Vehicles (MRAPS) at GSU Headquarters

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 7… The Cabinet Secretary Interior and National Administration has commissioned a new batch of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Standard Duty Vehicles at General Service Unit (GSU) headquarters, Ruaraka. The acquisition of the modern equipment after a ten-year break is part of Government flagship program to deploy technology to combat crime. “This…

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