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ICT PS Tanui: Kenya should adopt the best AI globally
Tanui also called for the development of AI solutions designed around Kenya's languages, datasets, industries and national priorities
Artificial Intelligence
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UNODC: Fraud syndicates are using AI, deepfakes and cross-border operations to steal billions
The scale of the threat is reflected in international law enforcement data, with UNODC reporting that 85% of INTERPOL Red Notices issued by member countries in 2022 and 2023 were linked to financial fraud
Technology
Kenya records over 46,000 cyberattacks as criminals turn to AI
The INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 shows Kenya registered more than 46,786 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025.
Africa
INTERPOL: AI is accelerating cybercrime across Africa
In its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, the international policing agency says Africa's rapid digital transformation, marked by more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, is creating new oppor...
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NCIC: We can't investigate viral TikTok clips without formal complaints
Addressing concerns that the commission had delayed taking action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks, Omae said NCIC only launched investigations after receiving official complaints from...
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Ruto says Kenya is building a world-class digital workforce
Speaking on Tuesday during the award ceremony for winners of the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition and the launch of the competition's 11th edition, Ruto said investments in digital skills, innovation and tech...
Technology
Kenya moves to rein in AI as new data protection rules take shape
The Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, 2026, is the country's first comprehensive framework on AI. It comes as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday services, inclu...
Technology
ICT Ministry invites public views on draft AI policy ahead of August 4 deadline
The policy seeks to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, support sustainable development, enhance Kenya's economic resilience and reinforce the country's strategic autonomy i...
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Mudavadi urges youth to reject violence, embrace AI as he calls on Church to champion peace
Speaking during the opening of the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi, Mudavadi challenged the Catholic Church to strengthen its peace...
Technology
AI takes centre stage as East Africa marks 5th World Kiswahili language day
The push is taking shape in Bujumbura, Burundi, where delegates are meeting from July 5 to 7 for the 5th World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations and the 3rd East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) Internatio...
Technology
Kenyan scientist lands Sh187 million grant to build AI disease warning system
Samuel Oyola, a senior scientist and head of genomic science at the International Livestock Research Institute, received the $1.45 million grant to lead the project, which seeks to strengthen public health surv...
Technology
Cabinet establishes AI committee, approves BPO policy to drive digital jobs
According to Cabinet, the newly established AI committee will spearhead the implementation of Kenya’s national artificial intelligence strategy, coordinate AI-related policies across Government and ensure the c...