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Kenya Investigates Police Conduct During Anti-tax Protests

KENYA’S Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into police conduct during recent protests against the government’s plan to impose new taxes. The protests, which took place on Thursday, saw thousands of demonstrators march in the capital, Nairobi, and…

Kenyans Lead Global Social Media Use With Over 3.5 Hours Daily

ACCORDING to Stocklytics.com, Kenyans are the most avid consumers of social media content, spending an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes on digital platforms daily. This trend highlights the significant transformation in Kenya’s digital landscape over the past decade. Edith…

Kenya Drops investigation, Worldcoin Set To Resume Operations

KENYAN police have concluded their investigation into allegations that Worldcoin illegally collected and transferred users’ personal data, clearing the way for the cryptocurrency project to restart its operations in the country. Worldcoin, developed by Tools for Humanity—a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO…

Six In Ten Kenyan Professionals Are Willing To Work Abroad

DESPITE geopolitical tensions, economic concerns, and emerging virtual mobility trends, the dream of moving abroad for work remains strong among workers worldwide. A new report reveals that 23 percent of global and 60 percent of local professionals are actively seeking…

Kenya’s 10 km Record-holder Rhonex Kipruto Banned For Doping

FORMER World Championship bronze medallist in the 10,000m and current 10 km road race world record-holder, Rhonex Kipruto, received a six-year ban on Wednesday following doping violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that a disciplinary tribunal’s decision was based…