News
NYS clarifies viral video of officer and civilian altercation
The Service said the incident occurred two years ago.
social media
Politics
Ngunjiri Wambugu put on the spot as Jubilee launches disciplinary case
Jubilee says Wambugu’s conduct breached the party’s rules and involved the use of party communications, branding and structures without approval.
Technology
EU plans tougher online rules for children under 15
The proposed legislation would establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for children to open an independent account
News
Kenya Airports Authority breaks silence on viral JKIA phone incident
According to the authority, passengers may be required to produce identification and complete the relevant documentation before recovered items can be handed over to them.
News
Wandayi demands evidence over AI campaign linking ministry to tariff praise
The CS was responding to findings contained in a report on coordinated inauthentic behaviour in Kenya. The report described an operation in which an unidentified actor allegedly used Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to create batches of 50 posts that were made to look like genuine comments from ordinary Kenyans.
Global Affairs
UNICEF: More than 20 million children exposed to sexual exploitation online
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report released on Thursday revealed that more than 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, while nine million were asked to engage in sexual conversations or share sexual images against their will.
Exclusives
Call out propaganda! Muthuma urges journalists to challenge politicians’ claims
The Deputy Government Spokesperson said journalists and the public have a responsibility to question sweeping statements by politicians, warning that misinformation and disinformation were becoming a growing challenge as internet and social media use expands
Health and Wellness
More teens struggling to control social media use, WHO warns
About 34% of adolescents reported playing digital games every day, while 22% said they played for at least four hours on days when they gamed. Overall, 12% were considered at risk of problematic gaming, with boys recording a higher rate than girls, at 16% compared with 7%
News
Gender body warns online abuse threatens Kenya’s 2027 political participation
The warning comes as social media assumes an increasingly important role in Kenya’s political discourse, with millions of citizens using online platforms to debate public affairs, scrutinise leaders, campaign and organise
Politics
NCIC tells churches to switch off mics for politicians spreading hate
NCIC chairperson said church leaders should be bold enough to confront political leaders who misuse worship platforms, insisting that remaining silent should not be taken as acceptance of harmful messages.
Nairobi
City Hall asks Communication Authority to probe alleged spread of explicit online content
Mosiria explained that some individuals had also been involved in live-streaming activities that residents considered inappropriate, prompting concerns over their possible effect on children, young people and the wider moral environment