The New Google Pixel Supports Sign Language Translations
Google’s Pixel 11 converts American Sign Language to text using DeepMind’s SL2T model. Kenyan Sign Language is not supported.
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Kiambu dam project boosts infrastructure and local economy
The Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has brought changes to its host community beyond its primary role of supplying water, with residents pointing to improved roads, public facilities, security, and economic opportunities.…
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Poisons board warns of fake P-2 contraceptive pills in the market
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned Kenyans against a counterfeit batch of Postinor-2 (P-2) emergency contraceptive pills circulating in the Kenyan market. The regulator said the affected product, Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel…
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Kabras Sugar Reclaim Dala 7s Title as SportPesa 7s Race Opens Up
Kabras Sugar produced a strong second-half comeback in Kisumu to beat Menengai Oilers 19-5 and claim the Dala 7s title, moving to the top of the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings after two legs. The victory came in the…
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Kenya, Uganda legislators explore ways to boost peace, regional cohesion
Kenyan and Ugandan legislators have agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to promote peace, equality, and inclusion across the region. The commitment was made during a consultative engagement between the National Assembly…
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Government to build 13 new level 5 hospitals at Ksh29B
The Government will invest Ksh29 billion to establish 13 new Level 5, 300-bed comprehensive county referral hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health Cabinet…
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Sh1.9B Dho Goye Bridge construction advances to 75pc
Construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho Goye bridge that links Siaya and Busia counties is set to be complete early next year. According to the representative of the resident engineer, Francis Okoth, the work on the 200-meter-long bridge…
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Police seize 2,520 litres of illicit brew in Laikipia
Police officers have shut down an illicit liquor brewing den along the Likii River in Laikipia County after a targeted raid uncovered an established illicit distillation operation. The raid was conducted on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by…
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Two Indians rescued after abduction at JKIA, three Pakistanis arrested
Two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued, while three Pakistani nationals suspected of holding them hostage have been arrested. The two victims, identified as…
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Village elders thank President Ruto for implementing Sh3,000 stipend
Village elders from Migori County have thanked President William Ruto for formally implementing their monthly stipend of Sh3,000. They said that the implementation of the stipend has formally recognised their role in administration at the…
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HONOR Launches its Gimbal AI Robot Phone
HONOR has launched its HONOR Robot Phone with a fully motorized 3-axis mechanical gimbal with professional cinema workflows. The HONOR Robot Phone integrates an ultra-compact 4-DoF mechanical system featuring the HONOR Titanium Agile…
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Teacher Cillah: Profile of Kenyan Educator Flirting with George Ruto on Social Media
Teacher Cillah, whose full name is Priscilla Wanjiku Karanja, is a Kenyan educator, TikTok content creator, and digital learning advocate. Cillah gained widespread recognition for using music, dance, and storytelling to make learning…
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Jan Paul van Hecke Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Dutch Footballer
Jan Paul van Hecke is a Dutch professional footballer born on 8 June 2000 in Arnemuiden, a small village in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. Known for his physical strength, aerial ability, tackling, and progressive passing, he…
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Treasury unveils digital system to track development funds
The National Treasury is rolling out a new digital system aimed at giving the government a clearer and more reliable picture of development partner resources flowing into Kenya. The Development Partners Management Information System…
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Cybersecurity: common apps hackers are using to exploit Kenyan institutions
Kenyan institutions are facing a growing cybersecurity threat, but the biggest danger may not lie in sophisticated new attack methods. Instead, outdated software, weak security practices and failure to address known vulnerabilities…
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African Organisations Face More Than 3,200 Weekly Cyber Attacks, New Report Shows
In July 2026 there was an average of 3,237 cyber attacks per week on African organizations. This is significantly higher than the global average of 2,336, according to the latest threat intelligence report from Check Point Research. The…
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Filip Stanković Siblings: All About Stefan and Aleksandar Stanković
Filip Stanković is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Venezia and the Serbia national team. Born on 25 February 2002 in Rome, Italy, he is the son of former Serbian international and Inter Milan…
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Mark Flekken Siblings: Getting to Know Roy Flekken
Mark Maria Hubertus Flekken is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Netherlands national team. Born on 13 June 1993 in Kerkrade, Netherlands, he grew up in Bocholtz in the…
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MPs raise concerns over delayed implementation of CAIPs
The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the delayed implementation of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in several counties despite the allocation and transfer of billions of shillings for the…
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MPs consider de-gazettement of occupied Kipkabus Forest land for title issuance
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining is considering a proposal to de-gazette occupied portions of Kipkabus Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County to pave the way for surveying, adjudication and…
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Migori PWDs call for urgent repairs to Migori Bridge
People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Migori County have called on the national and county governments to urgently repair the Migori Bridge, saying its current condition has made movement difficult and unsafe. Chairperson of the People with…
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Over KSh100 Million Compensation to Be Paid to Select Landowners After 19-Year Wait
A group of landowners in Vihiga County is set to receive KSh115.4 million in compensation for land acquired for the construction of the Kipsigak–Serem–Shamakhokho Road, after nearly two decades of waiting. In a statement on August 14, the…
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GSMA Launches Recycling Services to Help Reduce E-Waste
GSMA Industry Services GSMA’s business arm, has launched its new Circularity Services offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of devices, reduce e-waste, and unlock greater value from existing…
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MPs order fresh DCI probe into disputed ownership of Lenana Road property
Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands have raised concerns over what they described as conflicting, inconclusive and inadequate information contained in a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) report on…
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