Samawati Collective and SemaBOX Launch Public-Interest AI Movement at National Panel on AI in Agriculture and Health
Samawati Collective and SemaBOX convened a high-level panel, AI in Agriculture and Health, at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, bringing together practitioners, funders, government, civil society and ecosystem builders to confront a defining question for Kenya: AI is arriving in the country's clinics and farms whether we shape it or not. Will it serve the communities who need it...
From Nairobi to global markets: How Rolling Cargo built an international logistics network
Photo Courtesy; For many businesses, success depends not only on the quality of the products they sell but also on how quickly and efficiently those products reach customers. Whether importing machinery from Asia, sourcing raw materials from Europe or exporting goods to regional markets, reliable logistics has become one of the biggest factors determining whether businesses remain competitive. Yet for many small...
TECNO and Angélica Dass Co-Launched “100 Portraits of Becoming,” A Living Archive of Human Possibilities
NAIROBI, KENYA, July 6th, 2026 — As AI increasingly shapes how people are seen and represented, an urgent question emerges: how do we ensure technology reflects humanity in all its complexity? TECNO believes the answer starts with a simple principle — technology should help the world see people more truthfully. With that belief, TECNO and Brazilian visual artist Angélica Dass...
Kenyan Shoppers Win Big as Carrefour’s KES 20 Million Anniversary Campaign Comes to a Close
Carrefour Kenya, for which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has concluded its 10 Years, 10 Million Stories customer appreciation campaign with the official handover of awards to winning shoppers at Two Rivers Mall. The campaign, which marked Carrefour’s 10th anniversary in Kenya, rewarded customers across its stores and the Carrefour App with prizes including brand-new vehicles, school fee...
Kenya’s abortion taboo is killing thousands of women
Kenya has one of the highest abortion rates in the world, yet US and religious pressure means the government is afraid of discussing the issue -- a combination that causes thousands of maternal deaths, according to figures from the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC). Abortion is illegal in Kenya, but allowed whenever "the life or health of the...
Ministry Debunks Fake Protest Notice Targeting Tourism CS Rebecca Miano
By C. Irungu The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has dismissed as fake a notice circulating on social media claiming that a demonstration has been organized against Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano. The document, dated July 1, 2026, purports to be an official notification to the Nairobi Regional Police Commander of an intended peaceful assembly and procession to the Ministry's headquarters. It...
Babu Owino Visits Detained Protesters at Central Police Station, Promises free Legal Representation
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Hon. Babu Owino has vowed to mount a robust legal defense for more than 200 protesters arrested on Thursday during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino greets officers at Central Police Station upon arrival to see detained protesters. Photo: Babu Owino/Facebook. Speaking outside Central...
TECNO Advances Practical Agentic AI With Expanded EllaClaw Capabilities
TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has showcased the next stage of evolution for TECNO EllaClaw, its exploratory Beta-stage mobile AI agent designed to bring practical agentic AI into everyday mobile experiences. As AI moves from simple conversation to more proactive support, EllaClaw reflects TECNO’s Practical AI vision: making advanced AI more useful, accessible and relevant for users in emerging...
Ruto signs Finance Bill 2026 into law
President William Ruto has signed the Finance Bill 2026 into law at State House in Nairobi, supporting revenue measures and completing the final step in the approval of the Ksh4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Following the assent, the Finance Bill 2026 has now effectively become the Finance Act 2026. The signing of the Finance Bill 2026...
Gachagua Claps Back at Kindiki Over Claim that ‘Tutam’ is ‘Constitutional’
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the Deputy President was embarrassing himself by claiming that the Constitution of Kenya stated that a President should serve for two terms. Speaking on Tuesday, June 23, Gachagua questioned why Kindiki would say anything just to please President William Ruto, at the expense of his reputation as a great legal mind. He reminded Kindiki that...
