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Kenyans React to Claims That New SIM Rules Require DNA and Biometric Data

Kenyans React to Claims That New SIM Rules Require DNA and Biometric Data

A newly updated SIM-card registration framework is stirring controversy after it surfaced that the law cites unusually sensitive biometric details, including DNA samples, retinal imagery, earlobe measurements, and fingerprint data. The revelation has fueled a

Africa
TikTok Promises to Let Users Control AI Content on Their Feeds

TikTok Promises to Let Users Control AI Content on Their Feeds

TikTok is rolling out a new feature that gives users the ability to adjust the amount of artificial intelligence-generated content displayed in their feeds. The platform revealed that it currently hosts over 1.3 billion AI

Technology
Rise of the Robots as Physical AI Moves Into Real-World Work

Rise of the Robots as Physical AI Moves Into Real-World Work

Photo/courtesy A pair of human-like robotic arms swivel and mirror the movements of an operator in a VR headset, offering a glimpse into the growing world of physical artificial intelligence. These robotic arms, built for

Love
A Love Story in the Digital Age

A Love Story in the Digital Age

In a world humming with notifications, streaming tabs, and endless pings, love has found new ways to bloom quietly, threading itself between Wi-Fi signals and human heartbeats. It is no longer confined to handwritten letters

Crime
Kenya Restores Ministry Websites After Cyberattack as PS Omollo Vows Tough Action on Hackers

Kenya Restores Ministry Websites After Cyberattack as PS Omollo Vows Tough Action on Hackers

A screenshot of an encryption showing on the hacked Ministry websites. Kenya moved quickly on Monday to restore access to several ministry websites after a coordinated cyberattack disrupted multiple government platforms. The attack, linked to

Crime
Online Dating Apps in Kenya See Rise in Violent Robberies, DCI Warns

Online Dating Apps in Kenya See Rise in Violent Robberies, DCI Warns

File image of the entrance of DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road.Photo/Courtesy The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has highlighted a disturbing rise in violent robberies involving individuals who are tricked through online dating apps and social

Celebrities
Roy Kanyi, Anita Soina, and Other Kenyan Creators Shine in 2025 TikTok Awards Nominations

Roy Kanyi, Anita Soina, and Other Kenyan Creators Shine in 2025 TikTok Awards Nominations

A side-by-side image of Kenyan TikTok content creators Roy Kanyi and Anita Soina. | COURTESY Nine Kenyan digital stars have secured nominations for the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, set for December 6 in Johannesburg.

Celebrities
Mali TikTok Star Praising Army Abducted and Executed in Public

Mali TikTok Star Praising Army Abducted and Executed in Public

Mariam Cisse, a popular Malian TikToker known for her patriotic videos supporting the national army, has been abducted and executed by armed men in the northern town of Tonka. The shocking incident, confirmed by Mali’s

Campus Life
Top Online Jobs for Kenyans to Earn from Home

Top Online Jobs for Kenyans to Earn from Home

A person using a laptop. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Which Online Jobs Are Most Lucrative for Kenyans?The growth of the internet has created numerous opportunities for Kenyans to earn money without leaving

Africa
TikTok Ranks Ugandan Content Among the Most Harmful Globally

TikTok Ranks Ugandan Content Among the Most Harmful Globally

TikTok has flagged Uganda as one of the leading sources of policy-violating content, following a sharp increase in videos breaching its community guidelines. According to the platform’s latest transparency report, the country recorded over 1.5