Technology brand TECNO has unveiled a next-generation concept smartphone featuring what it describes as an industry-first 0mm display border, eliminating the visible black edges normally seen around smartphone screens. The device was unveiled at IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin, where TECNO showcased a wider range of smartphones, laptops and connected devices targeting users across work,…
Victoria Mwaura second right receiving the winners award NAIROBI — A Kenyan innovation seeking to give visually impaired people greater independence has won an award at the just-concluded Women in STEM Summit held in Nairobi, opening the door for wider production and testing of smart glasses designed to “see” and describe the world to their…
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…
(L)Sean Lixiang, Director Huawei digital Power Department, (2nd L) Eng. Maureen Mwaniki Director public Affairs Huawei Kenya, (C) Alex Wachira, CBS Principal Secretary State Department of Energy, Eng Mary Njau representative from KPLC and (R) Eng. Peter Njenga CEO of KenGen during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill,…
Beneficiaries of Access4Safe, a Newslight Kenya initiative, pose for a group photo with their certificates after successfully completing the second phishing awareness training in Nairobi on Saturday, August 1, 2026. NewsLightKenya has conducted the second Training of Trainers (ToT) session under the Access4Safe Project, equipping trainers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to combat phishing…
Thousands of young people in Machakos County are set to benefit from improved access to employment opportunities following the launch of a new technology-driven recruitment partnership between Kenyan entrepreneur Eric Muli and recruitment platform Joby. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between skilled job seekers and employers by creating a transparent, efficient, and accessible…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations warns the public: Don’t click suspicious links.Verify the sender, never share your OTP, and report fraud.
Students at Kiambu National Polytechnic have received practical training in digital technology, entrepreneurship and Agritech through the Safaricom Hook Circle programme, as efforts to prepare young people for an evolving job market gather pace. The two-day programme,brought together industry experts and technology partners to expose students to emerging career opportunities beyond traditional employment. Students gain…
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The discussion which was convened by stakeholders from government, civil society, healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors has highlighted AI’s growing role in improving maternal healthcare, supporting smallholder farmers with better data and climate insights, enhancing food security, and strengthening public service delivery. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion held at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi,…
