AirDrop Is Coming to Most Android Phones Later This Year — But the Catch Is Your Chipset
Google is bringing AirDrop support to OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and Honor phones in 2026, with a QR-code option live today.
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Latest news stories from across Kenya.
AirTrunk JHB2 Data Center Project Targets Malaysia Expansion
AirTrunk’s JHB2 campus in Johor Bahru remains a central part of the company’s Malaysia platform. Announced as a 270+MW hyperscale facility, the project is designed for cloud and AI workloads and features liquid cooling, a design PUE of…
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Angola-DRC Power Supergrid Project Moves Forward with 1,450km Cross-Border Interconnector Network
Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have moved forward with plans for one of Africa’s most ambitious and largest electricity transmission networks, a cross-border interconnector supergrid project designed to export…
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Matatus Announce Countrywide Strike, Fare Increases by 50%
Commuters across the country are bracing for higher transport cost after the Federation of Public Transport Sector announced a 50 percent increase in fares. In a statement issued on Friday, May 15, Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert…
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Obado Walks Free as Court Allows Withdrawal of KSh73.4 Million Graft Case Against Him
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused have been cleared in a KSh235 million corruption case after a Nairobi court approved a deal that led to the dropping of all charges. In a statement on May 15, the Office of the Director…
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School Bus Collides With Train Along Gilgil–Nyahururu Road
A train collided with a school bus belonging to Teresia’s School on Friday, May 15, 2026, along the Gilgil–Nyahururu road, resulting in an accident. The Bus was attempting to cross a railway line in the Gilgil area when it was hit by the…
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Court acquits Obado, 17 others after plea bargain approval
A Nairobi anti-corruption court has acquitted former Migori governor Zachary Okoth Obado and 17 other accused persons in a corruption case after approving a plea agreement that led to the withdrawal of all charges following the forfeiture…
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CS Wandayi cites Iran war for increase of petroleum prices
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributed the latest increase in fuel prices to sustained volatility in the global oil market caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying Kenya remains vulnerable as a net importer of…
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Govt Issues Ultimatum to Societies Countrywide Over Filing Returns
The Attorney General has issued a 60-day ultimatum to societies across the country to file overdue annual returns, warning that those who fail to comply risk suspension or cancellation of their registration. In a notice on May 15, the…
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Safaricom Ordered to Pay 11 Kenyans Ksh 900,000 Each
The High Court has ordered Safaricom to pay Ksh 900,000 to 11 Kenyans in a constitutional case involving an alleged large-scale data breach affecting millions of subscribers linked to M-Pesa betting wallets. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in his…
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Konza signs landmark deal to boost cross-border startup collaboration
Kenya’s position as a leading innovation hub was reinforced Friday as Konza Technopolis hosted the first-ever IPDAYS forum in Nairobi, bringing together startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya to drive…
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$13 Billion Louisiana Natural Gas Plant Gets Abu Dhabi’s Backing Amid Middle East Supply Shortages
Abu Dhabi has backed construction of a new $13bn liquefied natural gas plant in Louisiana. This comes in as concern over Middle East supply disruption has spurred a fresh wave of US energy development. US energy group Caturus will on…
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Bell AI Fabric Sherwood Data Centre Names Bird Construction as Lead Partner for 300 MW Project
Bell Canada has named its lead construction partners for the Bell AI Fabric data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, Saskatchewan, marking a pivotal step forward for one of the most consequential digital infrastructure projects…
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Fisk University Launches $1 Bn Quantum Leap Plan Anchored by 100,000 sq ft Data Centre in Nashville
Fisk University, Nashville’s oldest private university and one of America’s most storied historically Black colleges and universities, has announced a sweeping $1 billion campus transformation anchored by the construction of a 100,000…
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How customer pre-orders helped me build a thriving hardware business
We’ve heard so many tales of people venturing into farming or any other form of entrepreneurship simply because they grew up relying on the venture as their economic mainstay. This is a testament that a person’s background greatly…
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$1.7 Billion Sphere Abu Dhabi Contract Awarded to Alec Holdings, World’s Second Sphere
Construction and engineering company Alec Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to lead the development of the highly anticipated Sphere Abu Dhabi. This project will boost its position in the emirate’s key tourism developments. The deal…
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UDA wins Emurua Dikirr, Endo and Porro by-elections
David Kipsang Keter of the United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) has been declared winner of Emurua Dikirr Constituency seat after securing 18,266 votes, defeating Vincent Kibet Rotich of the Democratic Change Party (DCP), who garnered…
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Two Del Monte workers drown in tragedy in Thika River
A search operation was launched after two men were suspected of having drowned in the Thika River in Murang’a County on Thursday. Police said officers from the National Government Administration Officers visited the scene following reports…
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Toddler dies after choking incident in Mombasa
Police in Mombasa have launched investigations following the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old child after a choking incident in Kisauni Sub-County. According to police, the incident was reported on Thursday at New Shepard Community…
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PCS Mudavadi arrives in Azerbaijan for World Urban Forum
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan as an advance Kenyan delegation to attend the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) between May 17th-22nd. Themed “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities” brings…
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Government launches crackdown on rising SGBV, child abduction cases in Central
Government has announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), child abduction and murder in the Central Region. Speaking during a high level security Central Region Security and…
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Sifuna Beats Gachagua as Kalonzo Ticket Leads Opposition Race in New Tifa Poll
A new national survey has put a spotlight on the emerging battle to shape Kenya’s opposition presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the results revealing a surprisingly competitive field with no single combination…
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Kenyans Losing Faith in Broad-Based Government, Latest Survey Reveals
Public backing for the historic broad-based government has taken a significant hit, with a new national survey showing support falling sharply over the past six months. This indicates that the political honeymoon may be over for the…
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Kindiki Clear Favorite as Ruto’s 2027 Running Mate as Wanga and Joho Trail Far Behind
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki remains President William Ruto’s most preferred running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to the latest survey released by TIFA Research. Researchers conducted the survey between May 2 and…
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