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28 Jun

What next after #RejectFinanceBill2024?

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Many Kenyans are uncertain about the future after President William Ruto declined to sign the Finance Bill 2024. Here are the Q & A to make you understand... So what happens next after the National Assembly receives the President’s Memorandum in respect of the #FinanceBill2024? -The Speaker of the National Assembly has issued an Explainer on the Basic Applicable procedure and İmplications of the Rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024 on the FY 2024/25 Budget. What is the procedure for consideration of the President’s Memorandum to a Bill? -Article 115 of the Constitution empowers the President to refer back a…

28 Jun

Generative AI safety prioritized

China Daily0 CommentsTechnologyAI, Artificial Intelligence

As generative artificial intelligence is increasingly applied to a widening range of sectors, more efforts are needed to ensure the safe application of the fast-growing intelligent technology through global governance and cooperation, said renowned experts and entrepreneurs at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in Dalian, Liaoning province. The application of large language models in industries is key to the development of generative AI technology in China, said Zhu Min, former deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, adding that China's AI models are more vertical and application-oriented due to…

27 Jun

Northern Kenya Leaders Hit at Gachagua for Demanding Noordin Haji to Resign

admin0 CommentsNewsNational Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji

Leaders from Northern Kenya have expressed their deep dismay at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent public statements, which they claim undermine the integrity and competence of constitutional office holders, particularly Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Noordin Haji. In a strongly worded statement, the leaders criticized the Deputy President for discussing sensitive civil servants like the Director General of the NIS in the press, rather than addressing his concerns through the National Security Committee, of which both he and Haji are members. The leaders affirmed their support for President William Ruto's decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024,…

27 Jun

Africa’s Green Hydrogen Production to Reach 50 Million Tons Annually by 2035

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Africa's estimated green hydrogen production capacity is projected to surge to 50 million tons per year by 2035. The continent's vast renewable energy resources, favorable fiscal policies, and significant development potential make it an attractive market for green hydrogen, with African energy demand expected to double by 2040, driving substantial investment across the region. This year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference, scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town, South Africa, will feature a dedicated hydrogen summit. The summit will include panel discussions that explore ongoing projects and future investment opportunities in Africa's green hydrogen sector.…

27 Jun

Dream Hotels and CityBlue Hotels Forge Partnership to Strengthen African Market Presence

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Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) have announced a strategic sales and representation partnership to enhance their market presence across Africa. The alliance, embodied by the tagline, ‘Collaborating for a Brighter African Hospitality Future,’ marks a significant milestone in bringing together two renowned African hospitality companies with a shared vision of sustainable growth. Dream, a prominent player in South Africa’s hospitality industry, boasts a portfolio of 23 mixed-use properties. CityBlue, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, operates properties in Accra, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala, Kigali, Lamu, Mombasa, and Nairobi, with plans to reach 50 operating hotels by…

27 Jun

Children mass poisoning reported in Turkistan region

Kazinform News Agency0 CommentsWorldKazakhstan

Mass food poisoning has occurred in a private kindergarten in Keles district of the Turkistan region. After mass poisoning of 34 children, investigation has been launched, Kazinform News Agency reports. After breakfast, the children started to feel unwell around 11:00 a.m. on June 24. The kindergarten’s staff promptly contacted medical professionals to provide first aid. Currently, the condition of the hospitalized children is being closely monitored by doctors. According to the press service of the Department of Education of the Turkistan region, the mass poisoning case is now under the control of the Department. The District Department of Sanitary and…

27 Jun

Russian Forces Destroy 12 Drone Control Centers in Western Battlegroup Zone

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Russian forces have destroyed 12 drone control centers within the zone of responsibility of Battlegroup West, according to battlegroup spokesman Ivan Birma. "Seven fixed-wing reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed by air defense systems and electronic warfare tools near the settlements of Vladimirovka, Preobrazhenskoye, Ploshchanka, Torskoye, and Kremennaya. Additionally, twelve drone control centers were destroyed," Birma reported. The spokesman also noted that Russian forces struck positions of Ukrainian troops near the settlements of Petropavlovka, Stelmahovka, Boguslavka, Stepovaya, and Novoselovka. "Two counterattacks by assault groups of the Ukrainian army’s 3rd Assault Brigade were repelled near the Olgovka area. Two Grad multiple…

27 Jun

ICC Convicts Malian Al Hassan of War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity

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Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has, by majority, convicted Mr. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud of several charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between April 2, 2012, and January 29, 2013, in Timbuktu, northern Mali. During this period, Timbuktu was under the control of armed groups Ansar Dine and Al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The Chamber, composed of Judge Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua (Presiding Judge), Judge Tomoko Akane, and Judge Kimberly Prost, delivered the judgment with a detailed analysis of Al Hassan's actions. Presiding Judge Kesia-Mbe Mindua emphasized, “Although Al…

27 Jun

Starlink to Halve ‘Mini’ Terminal Price for Kenya Amid Controversy Over Internet Censorship

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Elon Musk has announced that the Starlink Mini will be available in Kenya later this year at approximately half the price of the standard terminal. This announcement comes in response to widespread public outcry against Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, Safaricom, and its alleged collaboration with the government to stifle the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. Kenyans have taken to social media to express their frustration with Safaricom, accusing the telco of working with the government to slow down internet services and impede citizen journalism. Prominent activist Amerix (@amerix) tweeted, "Our current Internet Service Providers collaborate with a repressive regime to throttle citizen journalism…

27 Jun

Secretary Blinken Commends Kenyan President Ruto for Efforts to Reduce Tensions

admin0 CommentsNews#RejectFinanceBill2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, William Ruto

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a significant conversation today with Kenyan President William Ruto. In this dialogue, Secretary Blinken expressed his gratitude towards President Ruto for his proactive measures aimed at reducing tensions within the nation and his commitment to engage in dialogue with protestors and civil society groups. Secretary Blinken emphasized the critical role of security forces in maintaining order without resorting to violence. He urged for restraint and highlighted the necessity for prompt and thorough investigations into any allegations of human rights abuses that may arise. Furthermore, Secretary Blinken welcomed President Ruto’s dedication to upholding…