Technology
Kenya, Uganda lawmakers seek new approach to regulating AI
Kenya’s experience with M-Pesa was cited as another example of the difficulty of regulating new technologies using existing legal categories.
Artificial Intelligence
Business
Miano: AI key to Kenya’s tourism promotion
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says travellers are increasingly using smartphones, social media and online platforms to discover destinations, compare experiences and make travel decisions...
News
President Ruto set to address UN General Assembly
Ruto is scheduled to speak during the general debate of the 81st session of the annual assembly in the afternoon in New York, which will be Wednesday evening in Kenya.
Global Affairs
Kenya joins 20 nations in demanding stronger AI safeguards
One of the proposals calls for United Nations member states to build on existing international initiatives and consider establishing a global institution dedicated to frontier AI governance.
News
Kenya eyes local mineral processing as Ruto meets Rubio in New York
According to a statement from Rubio’s spokesman Tommy Pigott on Tuesday, the secretary said Kenya’s critical minerals opportunities could position the country as “a key player in the sector” while creating oppo...
Global Affairs
Last assembly: UN chief Guterres calls for global unity as term nears end
Guterres said this would be his last UNGA as Secretary-General and stressed the need for dialogue, cooperation and collective action.
Global Affairs
Trump to appoint new AI adviser amid risks of rapid growth
Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Saturday but did not provide details on who would fill the position or how the proposed AI force would operate.
News
Ruto leaves for UN Assembly to seek investment and AI partnerships
In his UN General Assembly address, the President will champion an Africa-financing-Africa approach.
Corridors of Justice
CJ Koome gets global recognition with inaugural Sejong Legal Culture Award
Koome, Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice, was selected as the award’s inaugural international recipient. At the same ceremony, the Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations became the first national recipient...
Exclusives
Guterres calls for de-escalation, ceasefires and AI guardrails before UN General Assembly week
Guterres placed the Middle East among the immediate priorities for international action, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians
News
LSK raises alarm over AI’s impact on workplace rights
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama said the Law Society of Kenya regularly encounters disputes involving both sides of the employment relationship.
Technology
EU plans tougher online rules for children under 15
The proposed legislation would establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for children to open an independent account