How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements

How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements

Johnstone Namusasi, responsible for community outreach for the company, said that many families in Kibera are connecting to the internet from their own homes for the first time.

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China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026

China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026

“Since the beginning of 2026, China’s equipment manufacturing industry has demonstrated characteristics of a solid foundation, multiple growth highlights and strong external demand,” Wang said.

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Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy

Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy

Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist and international affairs expert, said China’s diversified growth drivers, large domestic market and increasingly modernized production system have helped strengthen the economy’s resilience and adaptability amid external uncertainties.

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Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation

Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community in advancing AI development and governance.

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Kiambu County in central Kenya hosts an AI-powered coding competition for schoolchildren

Kiambu County in central Kenya hosts an AI-powered coding competition for schoolchildren

Fred Nyabera, the director of End Child Poverty at Arigatou International, said the competition provides a space for children to learn innovation and co-create solutions that advance all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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AI risks entrenching inequality rather than narrowing it as its future depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

AI risks entrenching inequality rather than narrowing it as its future depends on sharing innovation, not restricting it

Through platforms like WAIC, open-source initiatives, joint research, talent exchanges and capacity-building programs, China has sought to expand access to AI technologies and help other countries, notably developing economies, build up their own capacity to innovate.

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How China’s resilient economy defied Middle East crises and shaky world economies to post strong growth in first half of 2026

How China’s resilient economy defied Middle East crises and shaky world economies to post strong growth in first half of 2026

Noting that the external environment has become more complex and uncertain, Mao said China’s economic strength has helped the country effectively navigate risks and challenges, citing adequate energy supply, mild inflation and solid foreign trade performance in the first half of 2026.

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News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya

News vendor shares how shifting political interests and social media explosion have hit newspaper circulation in Kenya

The rise of smartphones, widespread internet access and the growing preference for digital news has steadily reduced demand for printed newspapers. Besides Covid-19 pandemic six years ago further disrupted businesses across the country and accelerated the shift to online information.

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Meeting convened by IEA and Kenya secures Africa $900m for expansion of access to clean cooking technologies

Meeting convened by IEA and Kenya secures Africa $900m for expansion of access to clean cooking technologies

Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. The transition reduces harmful household air pollution and improves health outcomes for millions of African households.

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Senior ministry of agriculture officials tell visiting Senegalese delegation Kenya works with NBA to ensure GMO safety

Senior ministry of agriculture officials tell visiting Senegalese delegation Kenya works with NBA to ensure GMO safety

The Senegalese delegation was led by Director General Aliou Ndiaye and included General Secretary Colonel Lamine Kane and Aïssatou Ndiaye. They were hosted by Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer Ann Karimi, who was accompanied by NBA directors Josphat Muchiri and Nehemiah Ngetich.

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