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Tech entrepreneur Kinyagia awarded Sh5m after court declares police raid unconstitutional

Corridors of Justice

Tech entrepreneur Kinyagia awarded Sh5m after court declares police raid unconstitutional

Justice Patricia Mande on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 found that investigators unlawfully entered Kinyagia’s home in Kinoo, Kiambu County, searched the premises and took away his property without demonstrating that they had grounds to conduct the search without a warrant.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 22 Sep 2026

Russia targets Telegram boss Pavel Durov in fresh security crackdown

Global Affairs

Russia targets Telegram boss Pavel Durov in fresh security crackdown

Russian officials alleged that Ukrainian security services had used Telegram to persuade Russian citizens to carry out sabotage operations. They also accused Durov of failing to remove content banned under Russian law.

By Bradley Bosire 29 Jul 2026

Kenya moves to rein in AI as new data protection rules take shape

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, including digital lending, hiring processes, healthcare, customer support and other digital platforms.

By Bradley Bosire 24 Jul 2026

National Gender and Equality Commission Chairperson Rehema Jaldessa. PHOTO/NGEC

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NGEC warns Kenyans against exposing SGBV survivors on social media

The Commission said it is increasingly concerned by the spread of intimate images, personal information and child sexual abuse material across digital platforms, warning that the trend is exposing survivors, particularly children, to trauma, discrimination and emotional distress.

By Bradley Bosire 21 Jul 2026

France committee approves ban on social media accounts for children under 15

Technology

France committee approves ban on social media accounts for children under 15

Under the proposed law, children under the age of 15 would be prohibited from creating new accounts on designated social media platforms from September 1. Existing accounts belonging to users below that age would be suspended from January 2027

By Chrispho Owuor 21 Jul 2026

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rules

Global Affairs

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rules

Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under the age of 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The restrictions mean they will no longer be allowed to post content, comment on posts, share material or join public groups on social media platforms.

By David Abonyo 18 Jun 2026

WhatsApp adds question stickers to refresh Status experience

Technology

WhatsApp adds question stickers to refresh Status experience

Details shared through WhatsApp’s Help Center show that the question sticker is part of the Status feature found in the Updates section. Users can type a question, attach the sticker to a photo or video, and publish it as a status for their contacts to see. Anyone viewing the status can submit an answer by tapping the sticker and typing a response

By Maureen Kinyanjui 19 Dec 2025

MPs reject KRA’s plan to access private financial data

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MPs reject KRA’s plan to access private financial data

If passed, the clause would have granted KRA direct access to personal data, including bank and mobile money transactions, without the need for a court order.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 17 Jun 2025

DCI gets Sh100m to monitor social media as new law seeks more powers

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DCI gets Sh100m to monitor social media as new law seeks more powers

The National Assembly has approved the budget allocation for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to acquire Optimus 3.0, a software tool that can hack into and monitor social media accounts and internet usage.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 12 Jun 2025