Starting September 1, 2025, China will make artificial intelligence (AI) education mandatory in all primary and secondary schools. The reform will see children as young as six begin formal AI instruction, marking a bold step in the country’s quest to strengthen its position as a global leader in technology and innovation. What the New Policy…
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Thousands of people joined a nationwide strike on Sunday, demanding urgent action to free the 50 hostages still believed to be in Gaza. The protests were widespread, taking place in several major cities. Demonstrators said they fear that renewed fighting could put the hostages’ lives in even greater danger. Anger and Anxiety Protesters carried signs,…
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The United Nations has warned that starvation and malnutrition levels in Gaza have reached their highest point since the war began. According to UN agencies, worsening food shortages, damaged infrastructure, and restrictions on aid delivery have created a humanitarian emergency affecting millions of people. Starvation at Record Highs The UN reports that families in Gaza…
Doha, August 18, 2025 – A Qatari official confirmed on Sunday that a draft peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and rebel forces has been shared with both sides. Speaking to reporters in Doha, the official said the document represents “a significant step forward” in efforts to resolve the bloody…
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has tabled a proposal in Parliament to amend Kenya’s Criminal Procedure Code through the Babu Owino criminal records amendment. The goal is to make it easier for Kenyans with past criminal convictions to access employment opportunities and reintegrate into society. Babu Owino says the current system unfairly punishes individuals long…
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-ridden Kivu region, more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence received medical treatment in just five months last year, according to a new humanitarian report. The staggering figure emerged as fighting intensified between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels, pushing the already fragile region into deeper crisis. Aid…
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Mediamax Network Limited has announced yet another restructuring, marking its sixth redundancy exercise in just four years. The move comes as the media giant grapples with a tough economic environment, shrinking advertising revenues, and shifting audience habits in an increasingly digital-first world. The company, which operates a diverse portfolio including K24 TV, People Daily, Milele…
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to intensify collaboration with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to bolster the fight against corruption across the region. The strengthened partnership will focus on joint investigations, capacity building, and intelligence sharing to address the growing threat of cross-border graft and financial crimes. EACC officials noted…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a hefty penalty of Sh6.5 million (approximately USD 50,000) on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) following severe security violations during Kenya’s CHAN 2024 match against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani Stadium) This fine marks the second in as many weeks, following an earlier Sh2.5 million…
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Nairobi, Kenya – What was billed as the society wedding of the year turned into one of the most talked-about stunts in Kenyan celebrity circles after influencer and entrepreneur Cashmeer Sayyid pulled an unexpected twist on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Guests arrived at the lavish venue expecting to witness her glamorous nuptials to a Congolese…
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