Technology

Ruto Launches KSh3.8B Ngong–Naivasha Road Flyover

Patricia Waigwa June 29, 2026

On June 29, 2026, President William Ruto officially commissioned the Ksh3.58 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover near Junction Mall, delivering long awaited transport relief to Nairobi commuters. Specifically, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority implemented the project using a concessional

Technology

KNEC Launches E-Certificate Platform

Patricia Waigwa June 28, 2026

The Kenya National Examinations Council officially launched its KNEC E-Certificate Platform, allowing former KCPE and KCSE candidates who sat exams between 1989 and 2025 to securely download digital copies of their certificates. Specifically, the platform is accessible at ecertificate.knec.ac.ke. Furthermore, this system marks a massive shift toward full educational

Technology

Kenya Ends Birth Certificate Fee, Launches Digital Birth IDs

Patricia Waigwa June 26, 2026

On June 25, 2026, the Kenyan government announced plans to abolish the Ksh200 registration fee for birth certificates as part of an aggressive shift toward digital civil registration. Specifically, Interior Ministry officials finalised a cabinet memorandum to officially eliminate the charge. Furthermore, the move follows recent fee scrapings for new National ID cards as

Technology

You Can Now Download and Print Your Birth Certificate Online

Patricia Waigwa June 22, 2026

Kenyans can now download and print birth certificates directly from the eCitizen platform. Specifically, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen officially announced this milestone on Monday, June 22, 2026, following a high-level consultative meeting at Nyayo House. Furthermore, this upgrade completely eliminates the need to physically

Technology

JKIA Upgrade to Boost Capacity to 22 Million Passengers

Patricia Waigwa June 19, 2026

The government has confirmed that the KSh 154.2 billion modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be completed through a phased three-year implementation plan. In a status update issued on June 18, 2026, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir stated that procurement remains ongoing through an open international competitive bidding

Technology

UAE Bans Social Media Accounts for Children Under 15

Patricia Waigwa June 19, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has officially banned children under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts. The Cabinet approved the new regulations on June 18, 2026, making the UAE the first Arab nation to enforce such a minimum age requirement. Authorities say the move aims to protect minors from online […]

Technology

Konza Technopolis Rebrands as National Tech Authority

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has officially rebranded to the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA). The change took effect on June 18, 2026, following the implementation of the Technopolis Act, 2026. President William Ruto signed the legislation into law on May 11, 2026. Subsequently, the government published the Act in Kenya Gazette Supplement No.

Technology

Apple Eyes Price Hikes as AI Chip Shortage Hits Hardware Market

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

Apple is preparing to increase prices on some of its hardware products as memory chip costs continue to surge worldwide. According to outgoing CEO Tim Cook, the technology industry is experiencing an unprecedented supply crunch driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Cook described the current situation as unlike anything he has witnessed

Technology

Ngong Road–Naivasha Flyover Completed, Nears Commissioning

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

Interior Principal Secretary ⁠Raymond Omollo has announced that the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Junction Flyover is complete and awaiting official commissioning. The project, implemented by the ⁠Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), was completed approximately 12 months ahead of its original July 2027 completion date. The achievement marks a significant milestone in

Technology

Ruto, Sam Altman Discuss East Africa’s First OpenAI Academy in Nairobi

Patricia Waigwa June 17, 2026

President ⁠William Ruto has held high-level talks with ⁠Sam Altman to explore the establishment of East Africa’s first OpenAI Academy in Nairobi. The discussions took place on June 17, 2026, on the sidelines of the ⁠G7 Leaders’ Summit in France. The proposed initiative aims to expand artificial intelligence education and strengthen digital skills across the