According to Gartner, 92% of healthcare providers are planning to implement distributed cloud technologies by 2025. Despite that, some companies still feel leery about cloud hosting and associate cloud migration with unnecessary risks. The development of cyber security measures, as well as the flexibility and accessibility of the clouds, have won more businesses to the…
Egypt is rallying Somalia and Eritrea to a new loose security alliance that may further widen tensions in the Horn of Africa. On Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi landed in Asmara, where Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had travelled on Wednesday, to hold trilateral talks with host Isaias Afwerki. On the invitation of President…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is delighted after Kenyans flocked to his Mpesa account with the money birthday gift. Taking to his official social media accounts, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, the vocal MP who is celebrating his 35th birthday disclosed that he has received Ksh370,000 from Kenyans as a birthday present. Appreciating…
The organisers of Tusker Oktobafest have unveiled an alternative regional schedule after the much-anticipated main event, originally planned for October 26th and 27th was cancelled. Instead of a single large gathering, Oktobafest will now feature a series of regional activations across 10 outlets in five different regions, taking place on October 19th & 26th and…
A family in Kirinyaga County wants justice to be served after the body of their 25-year-old loved one, Sarah Wangithi, was found in a bush Sarah, a mother of two, was last seen alive on Sunday, October 5, when she went to visit her supposed boyfriend but never returned. The boyfriend has reported the incident…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the National Assembly for impeachment hearing on October 8, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua finds himself in a precarious position after the courts declined to suspend his impeachment process. This decision may prolong his efforts to salvage his position as he navigates the complex legal and…
Ouma, who is back with the Kenya national team Harambee Stars ahead of their double header against Cameroon, has explained why he cannot afford to be complacent following interest from major European clubs. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma has made it clear that despite his rapid rise in European football he cannot afford to rest…
NFTs have become integral parts of the crypto and blockchain landscape, attracting investors, developers and crypto enthusiasts worldwide. The first NFT created was named Quantum, developed in 2014 by Kevin McCoy. This project opened the doors to numerous possibilities and paved the way to the non-fungible tokens we know today. NFTs grew in popularity in…
An 80-year-old woman has died on a public service bus while traveling from Nairobi to Usenge, Bondo The deceased, known as Margaret Dima, was found dead by her fellow passenger, who informed the driver This made the driver go to the Bondo Police Station to report the incident before the body of the deceased was…
The parties to the South Sudan high-level mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the hold-out groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols touching on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the final stages of the talks, which had…
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, spearheaded a large-scale tree planting exercise at Maseno School, Kisumu West Constituency, to commemorate Mazingira Day. The event, that was held Thursday, saw the planting of 3,000 seedlings, marking a significant contribution towards Kenya’s goal of achieving 15 billion trees by 2030. In…
Huduma Center Embu staff marked this year’s Customer Service Week by donating assorted items to children with disabilities at Jomo Kenyatta Children’s Home. The gesture that saw the staff also spend quality time with the children was part of giving back to the society and reaching out to…
South African sprinter Akani Simbine reflects on his sprinting journey, Olympic success, and inspiring future generations of African athletes. Olympic medalist Akani Simbine has made it clear that he is not stepping away from the track anytime soon. The 31-year-old South African sprinter, who has become one of the leading faces of African sprinting, remains…
A public row has erupted between Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The confrontation, which played out both on national television and social media, highlights growing tensions between Members of Parliament and Senators regarding the country’s political landscape and funding practices. The…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently in a difficult situation, and his career is at a crossroads A few years ago, he and his boss, President William Ruto, were inseparable partners, their friendship leading to their victory in the 2022 presidential election. Ruto stood by Gachagua during his disgrace, often defending him (Gachagua) when he…