A shocking viral video has sparked widespread speculation after capturing what appears to be French President Emmanuel Macron being slapped by his wife, Brigitte Macron, during their arrival in Vietnam. The brief but intense moment has left viewers stunned and fueled rumors about underlying tensions between the couple. The footage, filmed
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Kenya Launches Simba AI: A Breakthrough in Local Language Technology
Nairobi, Kenya — In a significant milestone for the country's tech industry, Kenya has unveiled Simba AI, its first locally developed AI-powered chatbot that uniquely incorporates Kenyan dialects. The launch marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to advance artificial intelligence and promote digital inclusion across diverse linguistic
Agustin Escobar, Siemens CEO, family Die in Hudson River Crash amid Fuel shortage
The tragic Hudson River helicopter crash on Thursday claimed the lives of Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, their three children, and the pilot. The family, visiting New York City from Barcelona, had arrived earlier that day for a sightseeing tour. The helicopter, operated by New York
Margaret Nduta family thanks Ruto for saving her life
The family of Margaret Nduta is clinging to hope following a last-minute reprieve from her scheduled execution on Monday evening. With renewed faith, they gathered for prayers on Tuesday, appealing to the government to intensify diplomatic efforts for her repatriation to Kenya. "Thank you very much, Mr. President, for sparing my
Alibaba to invest Over $50b in AI and cloud computing
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced on Monday its plans to invest more than $50 billion (approximately Ksh. 6.46 trillion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. This announcement comes shortly after co-founder Jack Ma was spotted meeting with President Xi Jinping. Since the beginning of the year, investors
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces competition in the satellite Internet Space
Elon Musk's Starlink communications network is set to encounter heightened competition in the realm of high-speed satellite internet. The billionaire’s venture is being challenged by a Chinese state-backed competitor and another service backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Shanghai-based SpaceSail recently made headlines with its plans to expand into Brazil after
North Korea says nuclear weapons are not for negotiations
North Korea has declared that its nuclear arsenal is not a "bargaining chip" for negotiations but is instead intended for combat use against any threats to its sovereignty, people, or global peace. The statement, released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Saturday, comes just a day after
Lawmakers impeach controversial Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers in a decisive vote by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a potential Senate trial that could lead to her removal from office. The vote, held on Wednesday, was prompted by serious allegations that Ms. Duterte misappropriated millions of dollars
40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs
Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s
